Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT car check
Is the Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT reliable? We analysed 3,085 real MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT 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 CVT.
Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT 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 CVT 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 CVT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 171 | 94.2% | 9,330 | 12,795 | 21,429 |
| 2022 | 939 | 94.6% | 9,396 | 15,189 | 22,902 |
| 2021 | 1,497 | 91.4% | 9,974 | 15,809 | 23,683 |
| 2020 | 399 | 94.0% | 11,644 | 18,885 | 28,462 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT Last?
Based on 1,424 Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT 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 CVT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.6% MOT pass rate from 939 tests
91.4% MOT pass rate from 1,497 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.6% across 939 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.4% — 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 CVT 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 CVT THIS CAR | 93.0% | 3,085 | 15,834 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 |
| Volkswagen Polo Match TDI 70 | 81.3% | 1,423 | 111,684 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.0% across 3,085 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. 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 CVT 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 CVT owner drives around 3,955 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.