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Suzuki Rmz 450 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Rmz 450
89%
MOT pass rate · 12 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Rmz 450 (89%) 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 Rmz 450 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 89% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 11% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 1,719 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 12 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Rmz 450

  1. No lights fitted at time of test
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  3. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  4. Horn missing (1.7.1)
  5. Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
  6. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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 Rmz 450 (89%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Rmz 450 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.