MOT reliability

Suzuki Swift sz-l

Q: Is the Suzuki Swift sz-l reliable?

Across 284 Suzuki Swift sz-l vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

284 vehicles · 1,227 completed MOT tests analysed

92%

MOT pass rate

Based on 284 Suzuki Swift sz-l vehicles and 1,227 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Swift sz-l has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 68,964 miles.

284

Vehicles

1,227

MOT tests

6,701

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

12%

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Swift sz-l problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Swift sz-l MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension62%
Other31%
Lamps & electrical6%
Visibility6%
Brakes6%

Suzuki Swift sz-l pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	2	100%
4	1	100%
5	1	100%
7	2	50%
8	2	50%
9	1	100%
10	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (143), Other (141)

Most common Suzuki Swift sz-l MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Swift sz-l MOT tests:

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
T.P.M.S. light on (1 times)
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
185/55R16 (1 times)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD STARTED TO CRACK - 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKED - 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated HAS 13 CLICKS (1.1.6 (d)) (1 times)
TPMS LIGHT ON (1 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
advise handbrake travel long (1 times)

Suzuki Swift sz-l pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2016	1	10	80%	82,535

Suzuki Swift sz-l reliability FAQ

Across 284 Suzuki Swift sz-l vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Swift sz-l MOT issues are: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Suzuki Swift sz-l in our data has covered around 68,964 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Swift sz-l

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