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Suzuki Gsf k5 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gsf k5
91%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsf k5 (91%) 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 Gsf k5 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 91% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 9% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 8,543 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gsf k5

  1. Brake lever worn, but not excessively slightly bent (1.1.15 (b))
  2. Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
  3. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  4. Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  5. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 Gsf k5 (91%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Gsf k5 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.