Suzuki Sj 413vb ja samurai vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Sj 413vb ja samurai
65%
MOT pass rate · 978 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Swift is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Sj 413vb ja samurai | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.3 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 75,271 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 978 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Sj 413vb ja samurai
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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 Swift is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.