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Suzuki Swift Gl Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Suzuki Swift Gl reliable? We analysed 3,210 real MOT tests across 606 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,210 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
73.0%
Typical Mileage
90,204mi
Annual Mileage
4,201mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Suzuki Swift Gl is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Swift Gl.

Suzuki Swift Gl Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Suzuki Swift Gl. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Suzuki Swift Gl Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Suzuki Swift Gl owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,538 mi/yr
Typical
4,201 mi/yr
Average
5,107 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,591 mi/yr

Suzuki Swift Gl Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Swift Gl MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
90,204 mi
75th Percentile
110,052 mi
95th Percentile
140,606 mi
Max Recorded
1,052,456 mi

How Does the Suzuki Swift Gl Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Suzuki Swift Gl THIS CAR 73.0% 3,210 90,204 mi — yrs
Suzuki Swift 76.1% 2,247,517 51,601 mi 31 yrs
Suzuki Alto 74% 1,154,186 41,167 mi 28 yrs
Suzuki Grand Vitara 76.2% 1,025,634 67,542 mi 28 yrs
Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa 92.9% 1,059 31,989 mi — yrs

Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Swift Gl trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Suzuki Swift Gl?

The Suzuki Swift Gl has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.0% across 3,210 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Suzuki Swift Gl owner drives around 4,201 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Suzuki Swift Gl — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Suzuki Swift Gl reliable?
Based on 3,210 MOT tests, the Suzuki Swift Gl has a 73.0% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Suzuki Swift Gl?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Suzuki Swift Gl do per year?
The typical Suzuki Swift Gl does around 4,201 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Suzuki Swift Gl last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Suzuki Swift Gl?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.