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Suzuki 185 tx vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki 185 tx
56%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 185 tx (56%) 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 185 tx Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 56% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 44% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 29,833 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki 185 tx

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  2. Horn not working (1.7.3a)
  3. Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
  4. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
  5. Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)
  6. Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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 185 tx (56%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki 185 tx 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.