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Suzuki Swift vs Suzuki X-1 50: 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-1 50
80%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Swift (76%) and Suzuki X-1 50 (80%) 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-1 50
MOT pass rate 76% 80% ✓
MOT failure rate 24% 20% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 77,428 mi 13,716 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 189,123 2

Most common faults

Suzuki Swift

  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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suzuki X-1 50

  1. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  2. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
  3. Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
  4. Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
  5. Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
  6. Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Swift (76%) and Suzuki X-1 50 (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Swift report Full Suzuki X-1 50 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.