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Suzuki Gemma vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gemma
92%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gemma (92%) 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 Gemma Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 92% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 8% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 29,531 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 5 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gemma

  1. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  2. Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect will require replacment soon (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Rear age related cracking, no tears
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Gemma (92%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gemma 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.