Suzuki Swift MOT Results

Registered in 1999
51.3% pass rate
from 80 tests in 2021
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Swift is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension
    • 18% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Suspension arm (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (93% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Exhaust system (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Transmission
      • 7.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 7.5% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Drive shaft
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.5% fail on Chassis
      • 2.5% fail on Chassis condition
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 14% fail on Brake performance
      • 11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 6.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt
          • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 6.3% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 10% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 10% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 10% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates

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