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Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR reliable? We analysed 1,544 real MOT tests across 228 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,544 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
77.0%
Typical Mileage
76,591mi
Annual Mileage
4,635mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR.

Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,826 mi/yr
Typical
4,635 mi/yr
Average
5,258 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,954 mi/yr

Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
76,591 mi
75th Percentile
96,558 mi
95th Percentile
120,074 mi
Max Recorded
762,712 mi

How Does the Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR 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 3DR THIS CAR 77.0% 1,544 76,591 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
Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI 84.7% 963 44,098 mi — yrs

Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR?

The Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.0% across 1,544 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR owner drives around 4,635 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 3DR — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR reliable?
Based on 1,544 MOT tests, the Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR has a 77.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR do per year?
The typical Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR does around 4,635 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Suzuki Swift Gl 3DR?
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.