Suzuki Swift vs Suzuki Ug: 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 Ug
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Swift (76%) and Suzuki Ug (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 Ug |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4,547 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 189,123 | 1 |
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 Ug
- Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
- Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Swift (76%) and Suzuki Ug (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.