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Suzuki Dt vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Dt
93%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dt (93%) 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 Dt Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 93% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 7% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.1 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 12,103 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Dt

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
  3. Slight play in rear brake pedal clevis pin
  4. This vehicle was presented for test with no lights fitted (day time mot test issued ) Only for use in hours of daylight .

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 Dt (93%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Dt 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.