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Suzuki 4x4 utility vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki 4x4 utility
83%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 4x4 utility (83%) 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 4x4 utility Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 1.5 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 49,493 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki 4x4 utility

  1. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  2. Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  3. Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
  4. Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  5. Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  6. Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 4x4 utility (83%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki 4x4 utility 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.