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Suzuki Ap vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Ap
87%
MOT pass rate · 14 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Ap (87%) 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 Ap Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 87% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 13% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.3 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 10,740 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 14 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Ap

  1. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
  2. Centre Rear Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
  3. Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
  4. Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  5. Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
  6. Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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 Ap (87%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Ap 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.