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Suzuki Swift MOT Results

Registered in 2006
50.7% pass rate
from 6,227 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Swift is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (51% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.6% fail on Springs (29% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Coil springs (29% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Coil spring (27% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.016% fail on Torsion bar
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.5% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.064% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.34% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (76% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Axles
      • 0.080% fail on Axle (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
  • 19% fail on Brakes (58% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (84% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.080% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.064% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pedal (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.032% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.92% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
        • 0.016% fail on Cable
        • 0.016% fail on Linkage
    • 1.9% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.048% fail on Electronic stability control (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.080% fail on Valves (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.016% fail on Servos
      • 0.016% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.096% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.016% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (59% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.61% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies) (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
    • 0.58% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (35% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp (35% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Direction indicators (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Flashing type (86% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on All direction indicators (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.096% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.080% fail on Main beam tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers (35% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.016% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.032% fail on Bonnet (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (24% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (41% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts (42% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Joints (42% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.016% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 0.35% fail on Seats (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Hose
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.080% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition
      • 0.048% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
        • 0.016% fail on Catch
        • 0.016% fail on Hinge
    • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame condition (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.064% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.064% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.032% fail on Chassis (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Chassis condition (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Undertray
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition (18% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (24% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested (38% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition (76% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (91% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.032% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.016% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.016% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.016% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.016% fail on Undertray
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Requirements
      • 0.032% fail on Prescribed areas (95% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.032% fail on Airbags
      • 0.032% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
    • 0.096% fail on Prescribed areas (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Steering play
      • 0.096% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.048% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.016% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.016% fail on Steering column
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment (59% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Condition
  • 0.048% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Speedometer (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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