Suzuki Swift MOT Results

Registered in 2003

54.8% pass rate

from 166 tests in 2021

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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Swift is unusually good or bad.

21% fail on Suspension
- 16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.0% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.60% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.60% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes
- 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.2% fail on Springs
  - 1.2% fail on Coil springs
    - 1.2% fail on Coil spring
16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 9.6% fail on Exhaust system (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Transmission
  - 4.2% fail on Drive shafts
    - 4.2% fail on Joints
  - 0.60% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.60% fail on Joints
- 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 1.8% fail on Doors
  - 1.2% fail on Driver's door (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 1.2% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.60% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.60% fail on Door condition
- 0.60% fail on Body
  - 0.60% fail on Body condition
- 0.60% fail on Floor
12% fail on Brakes
- 9.0% fail on Brake performance
  - 6.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 6.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      - 4.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      - 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
  - 6.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 6.0% fail on Rbt
      - 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.60% fail on Rbt
      - 0.60% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.60% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.60% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.60% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.60% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.60% fail on Brake discs
- 0.60% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.60% fail on Master cylinder
9.6% fail on Visibility
- 6.0% fail on Wipers
- 3.6% fail on Washers
- 0.60% fail on Bonnet
9.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other 2003 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.4% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
- 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.2% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.60% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.60% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.60% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.60% fail on Battery(ies)
7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 7.2% fail on Spark ignition
    - 5.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.60% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.60% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.60% fail on Engine oil leaks
6.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 6.0% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 6.0% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
6.0% fail on Tyres
- 3.6% fail on Condition
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth
1.8% fail on Steering
- 1.2% fail on Power steering
  - 0.60% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.60% fail on Other components
- 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.60% fail on Locking devices
0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.60% fail on Registration plates