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Suzuki Gs450l vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gs450l
77%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs450l (77%) 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 Gs450l Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 77% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 23% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 8% 2% ✓
Average mileage 19,128 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 5 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gs450l

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  2. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
  3. Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
  4. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  5. Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
  6. Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 Gs450l (77%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gs450l 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.