Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV reliable? We analysed 4,322 real MOT tests across 2,133 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV.
Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 173 | 97.7% | 10,809 | 15,276 | 21,244 |
| 2022 | 1,826 | 94.2% | 12,987 | 19,285 | 28,467 |
| 2021 | 1,857 | 92.1% | 12,999 | 20,322 | 30,143 |
| 2020 | 236 | 90.3% | 13,297 | 19,993 | 31,322 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV Last?
Based on 2,133 Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
97.7% MOT pass rate from 173 tests
90.3% MOT pass rate from 236 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.7% across 173 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV THIS CAR | 93.2% | 4,322 | 19,925 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 |
| Mcc Smart Pure Semi-auto(lhd) | 69% | 1,704 | 51,133 mi | 26 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.2% across 4,322 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV 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 SZ5 Dualjet MHEV owner drives around 5,313 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.