Suzuki Swift MOT Results

Registered in 2016
83.4% pass rate
from 10,657 tests in 2021
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Swift is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.7% fail on Visibility (68% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers (86% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (37% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.047% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.047% fail on View to rear
      • 0.038% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0094% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0094% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (34% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (38% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Individual direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.038% fail on All direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0094% fail on Switch
    • 0.32% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.019% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.084% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.075% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0094% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.066% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.056% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0094% fail on Horn
    • 0.028% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.019% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0094% fail on Switch
    • 0.0094% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0094% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0094% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.0% fail on Brakes
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (75% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0094% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0094% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0094% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.066% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.066% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.066% fail on Rbt
          • 0.056% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0094% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.028% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.41% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0094% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0094% fail on Lever
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Lever (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0094% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.028% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0094% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0094% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0094% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0094% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (36% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (29% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (45% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Size/type
  • 0.41% fail on Suspension (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0094% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0094% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.075% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.066% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.0094% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0094% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0094% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0094% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.17% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust emissions (81% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Catalyst emissions (72% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0094% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.0094% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.019% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Body
      • 0.028% fail on Other body component
      • 0.019% fail on Panel
    • 0.028% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Joints (91% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0094% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0094% fail on Joints
    • 0.028% fail on Doors
      • 0.028% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0094% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0094% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0094% fail on Undertray
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.038% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Seat belts (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Condition (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0094% fail on Requirements
    • 0.0094% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.028% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0094% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0094% fail on Other components
        • 0.0094% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.0094% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0094% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.019% fail on Seat belt installation check (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0094% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0094% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.019% fail on Road Wheels (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Attachment (87% better than other 2016 cars)
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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