Suzuki Sv400s vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Sv400s
94%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sv400s (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 Sv400s | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 94% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 6% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 25,436 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Sv400s
- Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
- Offside Front Front suspension assembly component missing fork bolts missing (2.3.1)
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 Sv400s (94%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Sv400s 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.