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Suzuki 500 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki 500
79%
MOT pass rate · 22 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 500 (79%) 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 500 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 79% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 21% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 34,126 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 22 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki 500

  1. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
  2. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  3. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
  4. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  5. Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
  6. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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 500 (79%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki 500 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.