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Suzuki Gs100s vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gs100s
85%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs100s (85%) 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 Gs100s Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.2 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 24,927 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 4 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gs100s

  1. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  2. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  3. Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
  4. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
  5. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  6. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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 Gs100s (85%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gs100s 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.