Skip to content

Suzuki Sm400 vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Sm400
94%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sm400 (94%) 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 Sm400 Suzuki Swift
MOT pass rate 94% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 6% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 11,226 mi 77,428 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 4 189,123

Most common faults

Suzuki Sm400

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nail in rear tyre
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  5. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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 Sm400 (94%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Sm400 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.