Suzuki Swift MOT Results
Registered in 200551.5% pass rate
from 3,100 tests in 2017
(7.8% 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.
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24% fail on
Suspension
(27% worse than other 2005 cars)
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9.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(130% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 9.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Condition
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5.8% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.7% fail on Condition
- 0.065% fail on Location
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3.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(31% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (33% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.065% fail on Condition
- 0.032% fail on Attachment
- 0.032% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.032% fail on Presence
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2.7% fail on
Wheel bearings
(83% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Rear (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Front
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2.2% fail on
Macpherson strut
(8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Condition (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Front suspension joints (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.9% fail on Condition
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1.7% fail on
Drive shafts
(53% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Front drive shafts
(54% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Constant velocity joints (54% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.065% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.065% fail on Drive shafts
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1.6% fail on
Front drive shafts
(54% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Sub-frames
(6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Condition (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Prescribed areas
(78% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Component mounting (86% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Subframe mounting
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0.13% fail on
Bonded suspension
(3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.097% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.097% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.097% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.097% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.065% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.065% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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9.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(130% worse than other 2005 cars)
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22% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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8.6% fail on
Position lamps
(40% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 8.3% fail on Front lamps (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Rear lamps (79% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.065% fail on All position lamps
- 8.0% fail on Registration plate lamp (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2005 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
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1.5% fail on
Headlamps
(66% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.81% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.065% fail on Switch
- 0.71% fail on Battery
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0.32% fail on
Direction indicators
(89% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Flashing type
(89% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Individual lamps (90% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Tell tales
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0.32% fail on
Flashing type
(89% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Horn
- 0.032% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.032% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.032% fail on Lamp
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8.6% fail on
Position lamps
(40% worse than other 2005 cars)
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20% fail on
Brakes
(53% worse than other 2005 cars)
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13% fail on
Brake performance
(95% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 9.7% fail on Rear wheels (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Parking brake performance (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Front wheels (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.065% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.032% fail on Brake operation
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6.0% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(57% worse than other 2005 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Components
(48% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Pipes (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Hoses (67% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.032% fail on Cylinders
- 0.52% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Leaks
- 0.16% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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5.2% fail on
Components
(48% worse than other 2005 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Parking brake
(3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Hub components
(50% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Brake pads (53% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Brake discs
- 0.13% fail on Brake calipers
- 1.5% fail on ABS (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Service brake control components
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Pedal
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Anti-slip
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0.58% fail on
Pedal
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Restricted movement (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.032% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.032% fail on Cable
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0.032% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.032% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
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13% fail on
Brake performance
(95% worse than other 2005 cars)
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8.8% fail on
Tyres
- 6.2% fail on Tread depth (21% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Condition (23% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Size/type
- 0.19% fail on Valve stem
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8.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.6% fail on Wipers
- 3.1% fail on Washers
- 0.52% fail on Windscreen
- 0.16% fail on Mirrors
- 0.032% fail on Bonnet
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3.7% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(29% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.94% fail on Emissions (54% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.29% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.16% fail on System
- 0.065% fail on Hose (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Cap
- 0.097% fail on Emissions not tested (79% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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1.8% fail on
Seat belts
(72% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Requirements
- 0.065% fail on Prescribed areas (89% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(45% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.65% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (50% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
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1.8% fail on
Seat belts
(72% worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.61% fail on Body condition
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0.39% fail on
Seats
- 0.32% fail on Drivers (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Passengers
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0.16% fail on
Doors
- 0.097% fail on Passengers front
- 0.065% fail on Passengers other
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0.097% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.097% fail on Chassis
- 0.097% fail on Body security
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0.84% fail on
Steering
(79% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Steering system
(85% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Ball joint
- 0.13% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Steering operation
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0.097% fail on
Power steering
(73% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Operation
- 0.065% fail on Prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.032% fail on
Steering control
- 0.032% fail on Steering column
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0.55% fail on
Steering system
(85% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.55% fail on Registration plate
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0.42% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.26% fail on Attachment
- 0.16% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review
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Suzuki Swift (2005 - 2010)
Well liked by owners. Chain cam Toyota engines. Decent handling. Fun to drive.