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Suzuki M1500 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki M1500
87%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki M1500 (87%) 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 M1500 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 87% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 13% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 4% 2% ✓
Average mileage 14,104 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 6 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki M1500

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  5. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  6. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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 M1500 (87%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki M1500 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.