Suzuki Swift MOT Results

Registered in 2014
80.0% pass rate
from 10,305 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Swift is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators (84% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type (84% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Individual direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.019% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.82% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.70% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0097% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0097% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.097% fail on Battery(ies) (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Horn
      • 0.0097% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (48% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.068% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.068% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.058% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.058% fail on Position lamp
  • 5.3% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance (39% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (66% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (61% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (64% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0097% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.54% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0097% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.37% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0097% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.087% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (29% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.74% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.029% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.029% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Pedal
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.039% fail on Anti-lock braking system (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.019% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0097% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0097% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (25% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (49% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.097% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.097% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.029% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.029% fail on View to rear
      • 0.029% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0097% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres (26% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Suspension (74% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0097% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension arms (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.20% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Mounting
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.039% fail on Shock absorbers (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0097% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0097% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.45% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions (59% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.029% fail on Compression ignition (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (93% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0097% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0097% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.078% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.058% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.24% fail on Body, chassis, structure (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.049% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Body
      • 0.0097% fail on Panel
      • 0.0097% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0097% fail on Doors
      • 0.0097% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0097% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0097% fail on Seats
      • 0.0097% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (74% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Seat belts (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels (59% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Condition
    • 0.049% fail on Attachment (77% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.087% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.029% fail on Steering linkage components (96% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0097% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.0097% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0097% fail on Steering rack
Read the Honest John Review

  • Suzuki Swift (2010 - 2017)
    Excellent equipment across the range, great fun to drive regardless of the engine, sport version is huge fun, 4x4 is great for rural areas.

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