Suzuki Swift Sz-l Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Swift Sz-l car check
Is the Suzuki Swift Sz-l reliable? We analysed 1,207 real MOT tests across 222 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Swift Sz-l is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Swift Sz-l.
Suzuki Swift Sz-l Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Swift Sz-l. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Swift Sz-l Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Suzuki Swift Sz-l models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Suzuki Swift Sz-l Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Swift Sz-l owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Swift Sz-l Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Swift Sz-l MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Suzuki Swift Sz-l Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Swift Sz-l THIS CAR | 91.9% | 1,207 | 46,870 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 |
| Peugeot Tweet 125 | 80.6% | 381 | 13,860 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Swift Sz-l outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki Swift Sz-lShould you buy a used Suzuki Swift Sz-l?
The Suzuki Swift Sz-l has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.9% across 1,207 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Suzuki Swift Sz-l with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Suzuki Swift Sz-l owner drives around 5,585 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.