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Suzuki 393 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki 393
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 393 (80%) 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 393 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 80% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 20% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 1.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 23,751 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki 393

  1. Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
  3. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
  4. Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
  5. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  6. Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 393 (80%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki 393 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.