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Suzuki Swift sz3 dualjet shvs vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Swift sz3 dualjet shvs
92%
MOT pass rate · 1,187 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Swift sz3 dualjet shvs is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Swift sz3 dualjet shvs Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 92% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 8% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 3% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 33,658 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,187 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Swift sz3 dualjet shvs

  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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suzuki Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Chain guard missing
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Swift sz3 dualjet shvs is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Swift sz3 dualjet shvs report Full Suzuki Unknown 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.