Suzuki Or vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Or
71%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Or (71%) 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 Or | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 3,359 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Or
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
- Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
- Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
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 Or (71%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Or 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.