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Suzuki Swift MOT Results

Registered in 2007
52.0% pass rate
from 9,981 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Swift is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.8% fail on Springs (17% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Coil springs (17% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring (18% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Mounting
      • 0.050% fail on Torsion bars (70 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Torsion bar (70 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket
      • 0.010% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.010% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.050% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage (92% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame (96% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.53% fail on Macpherson strut (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.53% fail on Other suspension component (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.050% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.040% fail on Suspension rod (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Axles (52% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Axle (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.010% fail on Suspension unit
  • 20% fail on Brakes (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Brake linings and pads (55% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Brake pads (55% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums (25% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Brake discs (27% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Lever (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Cable (74% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Linkage
    • 1.9% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Valves (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.010% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.050% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.020% fail on Operation (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Servos
    • 0.020% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
    • 0.010% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.010% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.010% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.010% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.79% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.54% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
      • 0.040% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.39% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (67% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators (91% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on All direction indicators (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Position lamps (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Position lamp (62% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.030% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.030% fail on Switch
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility (18% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers (51% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.090% fail on View to rear
      • 0.090% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.030% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 6.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition (36% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (89% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.78% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.060% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.020% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.020% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.020% fail on Other emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition (78% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.090% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (91% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested (83% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.020% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.010% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks (50% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.010% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.010% fail on Undertray
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (30% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (57% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.020% fail on Prop shafts (86% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Tank
    • 0.25% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.21% fail on Doors (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.050% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.030% fail on Hinge (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
        • 0.010% fail on Catch
      • 0.030% fail on Front passenger's door (78% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition (78% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.010% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.010% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.080% fail on Body
      • 0.050% fail on Other body component
      • 0.020% fail on Panel
      • 0.010% fail on Body condition
    • 0.040% fail on Chassis (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Chassis condition (76% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.010% fail on Bracket
    • 0.020% fail on Undertray
    • 0.010% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.010% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.96% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.91% fail on Condition (88% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Requirements
      • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment
    • 0.86% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Airbags
      • 0.040% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.88% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
        • 0.010% fail on Steering component
    • 0.090% fail on Steering gear (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Power steering (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Operation
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
    • 0.080% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.050% fail on Steering play
      • 0.040% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.010% fail on Steering box
    • 0.030% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.010% fail on Steering column
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels (38% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
  • 0.010% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.010% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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