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Suzuki Swift SZ4 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Suzuki Swift SZ4 reliable? We analysed 1,089 real MOT tests across 181 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,089 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.4%
Typical Mileage
54,212mi
Annual Mileage
5,311mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Suzuki Swift SZ4 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Swift SZ4.

Suzuki Swift SZ4 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Suzuki Swift SZ4. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Suzuki Swift SZ4 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Suzuki Swift SZ4 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,409 mi/yr
Typical
5,311 mi/yr
Average
6,141 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,021 mi/yr

Suzuki Swift SZ4 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Swift SZ4 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
54,212 mi
75th Percentile
74,668 mi
95th Percentile
110,237 mi
Max Recorded
240,588 mi

How Does the Suzuki Swift SZ4 Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Suzuki Swift SZ4 THIS CAR 90.4% 1,089 54,212 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
Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s 91.5% 2,176 23,022 mi — yrs

Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Swift SZ4 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Suzuki Swift SZ4?

The Suzuki Swift SZ4 has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.4% across 1,089 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Suzuki Swift SZ4 owner drives around 5,311 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 SZ4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Suzuki Swift SZ4 reliable?
Based on 1,089 MOT tests, the Suzuki Swift SZ4 has a 90.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Suzuki Swift SZ4?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Suzuki Swift SZ4 do per year?
The typical Suzuki Swift SZ4 does around 5,311 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Suzuki Swift SZ4 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Suzuki Swift SZ4?
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.