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Suzuki Liana glx vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Liana glx
69%
MOT pass rate · 97 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Liana glx (69%) 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 Liana glx Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 69% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 31% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.1 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 151,082 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 97 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Liana glx

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  2. rear silencer deteriorated
  3. Nearside Front 2001 P6000 - 185/65R14
  4. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL CRACKED - 2000 P6000 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 Liana glx (69%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Liana glx 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.