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Suzuki B vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki B
81%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki B (81%) 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 B Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 81% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 19% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.1 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 23,085 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 3 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki B

  1. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  2. Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  3. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  4. Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
  5. Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords (3.2.B3b)
  6. Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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 B (81%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki B 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.