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Suzuki 1250 k7 sa vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki 1250 k7 sa
82%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 1250 k7 sa (82%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki 1250 k7 sa Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 82% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 18% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 1.5 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 28,265 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki 1250 k7 sa

  1. Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Front tyre worn unevely
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  5. Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
  6. Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Suzuki Swift

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 1250 k7 sa (82%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki 1250 k7 sa report Full Suzuki Swift report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.