Suzuki Swift vs Suzuki Vz1500 l0: 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 Vz1500 l0
90%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Swift (76%) and Suzuki Vz1500 l0 (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Swift | Suzuki Vz1500 l0 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 77,428 mi | 10,655 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 Vz1500 l0
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Swift (76%) and Suzuki Vz1500 l0 (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Swift report Full Suzuki Vz1500 l0 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.