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Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR reliable? We analysed 1,008 real MOT tests across 157 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,008 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.0%
Typical Mileage
80,564mi
Annual Mileage
5,100mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR 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 5DR.

Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,237 mi/yr
Typical
5,100 mi/yr
Average
5,851 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,499 mi/yr

Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
80,564 mi
75th Percentile
101,198 mi
95th Percentile
133,351 mi
Max Recorded
189,543 mi

How Does the Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR 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 5DR THIS CAR 79.0% 1,008 80,564 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
Laverda 750 S 84.8% 1,133 16,396 mi 29 yrs

Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR?

The Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.0% across 1,008 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR owner drives around 5,100 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 5DR — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR reliable?
Based on 1,008 MOT tests, the Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR has a 79.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR do per year?
The typical Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR does around 5,100 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Suzuki Swift Gl 5DR?
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.