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Suzuki Dl 1050 rq m0 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Dl 1050 rq m0
92%
MOT pass rate · 203 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Dl 1050 rq m0 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 Dl 1050 rq m0 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 92% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 8% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.3 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 3% 2% ✓
Average mileage 12,269 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 203 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Dl 1050 rq m0

  1. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Dl 1050 rq m0 is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Dl 1050 rq m0 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.