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Suzuki Dr vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Dr
83%
MOT pass rate · 330 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Dr is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Dr Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 2% 2%
Average mileage 24,825 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 330 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Dr

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  2. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  6. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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 Dr is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Dr 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.