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Suzuki Rv125 k4 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Rv125 k4
80%
MOT pass rate · 12 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Rv125 k4 (80%) 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 Rv125 k4 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 80% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 20% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 2% 2%
Average mileage 15,935 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 12 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Rv125 k4

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  2. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  4. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  5. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  6. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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 Rv125 k4 (80%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Rv125 k4 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.