Suzuki Swift reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 171,162 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 171,162 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 74% of Suzuki Swift cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics and brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Swift tends to fail
Share of Suzuki Swift cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, brakes, visibility. Holds up better than average on steering, seat belts, body & structure.
Common questions
Is the Suzuki Swift reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Suzuki Swift is about average for its age: 74% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give lights & electrics, brakes and visibility a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki Swift?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Suzuki Swift in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 86%; 8 to 12 years, 74%; and 13 years and older, 54%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Suzuki Swift MOT?
For Suzuki Swift cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (15.6% of tests vs 10.4% fleet), brakes (12.5% of tests vs 7.4% fleet).