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Suzuki Gx125 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Gx125
70%
MOT pass rate · 73 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Swift is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Gx125 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 70% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 30% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.4 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 20,622 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 73 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Gx125

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
  5. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
  6. Headlamp aim too high (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 Swift is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Gx125 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.