SUZUKI SWIFT MOT Pass Rate
76.5% of 39,721 SUZUKI SWIFT MOT tests pass.
At 76.5%, The SWIFT passes slightly less often than the average across all SUZUKI models (78.6%).
At 76.5%, The SUZUKI SWIFT passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SUZUKI SWIFT tested at 3–6 years pass 92.4% of the time, compared with just 59.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 92.4% | 4,435 | 34,192 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.6% | 12,274 | 53,935 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.2% | 13,491 | 78,545 miles |
| 15+ years | 59.2% | 9,515 | 93,473 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUZUKI SWIFT
The most common reason the SUZUKI SWIFT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 56.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 56.2% | not working |
| Brakes | 51.4% | excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 42.5% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 20.2% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 17.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.0% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 2.6% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.6% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related SUZUKI models
- SUZUKI VITARA — 88.1% pass rate
- SUZUKI ALTO — 72.9% pass rate
- SUZUKI SX4 — 75.6% pass rate
- SUZUKI JIMNY — 74.2% pass rate
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 69.1% pass rate
- SUZUKI CELERIO — 89.5% pass rate