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Suzuki Ay 50 k vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Ay 50 k
73%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Ay 50 k (73%) 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 Ay 50 k Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 73% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 27% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.0 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 21,829 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 4 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Ay 50 k

  1. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  2. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
  3. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
  4. Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
  5. Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
  6. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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 Ay 50 k (73%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Ay 50 k 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.