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Suzuki Swift MOT Results

Registered in 2005
49.6% pass rate
from 2,237 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Swift is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.089% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.2% fail on Springs (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Coil springs (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Coil spring (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.9% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Wheel bearings (99% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.9% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.80% fail on Other suspension component (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Axles
      • 0.089% fail on Axle
      • 0.089% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Brakes (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 5.9% fail on Service brake performance (99% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.045% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
        • 0.045% fail on Cable
        • 0.045% fail on Linkage
    • 2.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Valves (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.045% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.089% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.045% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.089% fail on Horn
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.045% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.045% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (31% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.045% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.045% fail on View to rear
      • 0.045% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (36% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Size/type
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (48% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.045% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.089% fail on Compression ignition (94% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.045% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.045% fail on Undertray
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts (38% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Joints (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.40% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.089% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.045% fail on Catch
        • 0.045% fail on Hinge
    • 0.36% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Pipe
      • 0.045% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.22% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame condition (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.045% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Bracket
    • 0.045% fail on Body
      • 0.045% fail on Other body component
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Requirements
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.089% fail on Airbags
      • 0.089% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Steering linkage components (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Track rod end (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.089% fail on Power steering
      • 0.089% fail on Operation
    • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
  • 0.045% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.045% fail on Speedometer
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