Suzuki Sj 410vb vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Sj 410vb
62%
MOT pass rate · 259 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sj 410vb (62%) 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 Sj 410vb | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 62% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 38% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 61,816 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 259 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Sj 410vb
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
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 Sj 410vb (62%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Sj 410vb 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.