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Suzuki Gs125 es vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gs125 es
56%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs125 es (56%) 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 Gs125 es Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 56% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 44% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.3 1.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 2%
Average mileage 24,439 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 3 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gs125 es

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  2. Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
  3. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
  4. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  5. Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
  6. Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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 Gs125 es (56%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gs125 es 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.