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Suzuki Swift MOT Results

Registered in 2008
54.1% pass rate
from 9,680 tests in 2021
(9.9% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Swift is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Suspension arm (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.062% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.052% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.9% fail on Springs (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs (52% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Coil spring (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Torsion bars (31 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Torsion bar (41 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.083% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.072% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.41% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.29% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.093% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.083% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.062% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Axles (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Axle
      • 0.010% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.010% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Brakes (93% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 6.2% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.021% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.052% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.021% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.010% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (31% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.062% fail on Reservoirs (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Valves (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Master cylinder (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.062% fail on Flexible brake hoses (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.63% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Battery(ies) (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.031% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.010% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.39% fail on Direction indicators (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Flashing type (82% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.010% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.010% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.010% fail on Switch
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.083% fail on View to rear
      • 0.083% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.062% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.062% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres (15% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition (27% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.64% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.010% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.010% fail on Joints
      • 0.010% fail on Halfshafts
    • 0.26% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Tank
      • 0.010% fail on Hose
    • 0.24% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.031% fail on Catch (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's seat (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.093% fail on Other body component
      • 0.041% fail on Panel
    • 0.072% fail on Integral vehicle structure (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.062% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.010% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.021% fail on Chassis (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Chassis condition (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.010% fail on Undertray
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (33% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.85% fail on Emissions not tested (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.26% fail on Compression ignition (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.083% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (96% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.052% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.72% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.67% fail on Condition (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Prescribed areas (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment
      • 0.010% fail on Requirements
    • 0.61% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.010% fail on Airbags
      • 0.010% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.82% fail on Steering (70% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Steering linkage components (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.010% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
        • 0.010% fail on Steering component
      • 0.010% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
    • 0.093% fail on Steering gear (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
    • 0.021% fail on Steering play
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.021% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.010% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.010% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle (38% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates (38% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment (74% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.021% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.021% fail on Speedometer
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