Suzuki An vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki An
92%
MOT pass rate · 612 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki An is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki An | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 9% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 18,573 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 612 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki An
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Suzuki Swift
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki An is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.