Suzuki Jimny vvts vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Jimny vvts
74%
MOT pass rate · 115 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 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Jimny vvts | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 112,025 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 115 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Jimny vvts
No fault breakdown available.
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 Swift is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Jimny vvts 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.