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Suzuki Slingshot 125 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Slingshot 125
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Slingshot 125 (50%) 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 Slingshot 125 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 50% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 50% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.8 1.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 11,907 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Slingshot 125

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spots (6.2.1e)
  2. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
  3. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
  4. Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
  5. Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
  6. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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 Slingshot 125 (50%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Slingshot 125 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.