Suzuki Gs250l vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gs250l
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs250l (100%) 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 Gs250l | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 18,660 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gs250l
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Slight play in rear wheel bearings (2.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Outer Rear shock absorber has a light misting Off side rear shock absorber misting fluids (2.4.A.1c)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Suzuki Swift
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs250l (100%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gs250l 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.