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Suzuki M50 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki M50
83%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki M50 (83%) 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 M50 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.4 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 12,426 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 6 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki M50

  1. Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
  2. Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lower linkage play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
  4. Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
  5. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
  6. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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 M50 (83%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki M50 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.