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Suzuki Gs 550 mx vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gs 550 mx
50%
MOT pass rate · 27 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs 550 mx (50%) 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 Gs 550 mx Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 50% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 50% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 1.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 30,355 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 27 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gs 550 mx

  1. Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
  2. Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
  3. Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
  4. Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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 Gs 550 mx (50%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gs 550 mx 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.