Suzuki Swift vs Suzuki Ts 125 erz: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Suzuki Ts 125 erz
67%
MOT pass rate · 268 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Swift (76%) and Suzuki Ts 125 erz (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Swift | Suzuki Ts 125 erz |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 77,428 mi | 24,118 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 189,123 | 268 |
Most common faults
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))
Suzuki Ts 125 erz
- Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
- Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
- Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Swift (76%) and Suzuki Ts 125 erz (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Swift report Full Suzuki Ts 125 erz 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.