Suzuki Swift vs Suzuki X 125: 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 X 125
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Swift (76%) and Suzuki X 125 (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Swift | Suzuki X 125 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 77,428 mi | 21,075 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 X 125
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
- Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
- Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Swift (76%) and Suzuki X 125 (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Swift report Full Suzuki X 125 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.