Suzuki Swift MOT Results

Registered in 2010
61.3% pass rate
from 6,840 tests in 2021
(5.3% worse than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Swift is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Brakes (93% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.088% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (83% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (30% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (37% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (37% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.85% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.015% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Cable
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (60% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system (59% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Electronic stability control (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.044% fail on Valves (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.044% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 15% fail on Suspension (12% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms (85% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.1% fail on Springs
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.1% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.015% fail on Mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (26% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.82% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (29% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.86% fail on Wheel bearings (57% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.029% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.029% fail on Sub-frames (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.015% fail on Axles
      • 0.015% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.9% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (71% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (19% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (58% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.015% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.48% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Individual direction indicators (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.42% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.26% fail on Battery(ies) (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.088% fail on Reversing lamps (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Reversing lamps (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.029% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.015% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.029% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility (38% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers (67% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers (21% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.088% fail on View to rear
      • 0.088% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.073% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.029% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (14% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (39% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.28% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.015% fail on Joints
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.015% fail on Hose
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.044% fail on Body
      • 0.044% fail on Other body component
    • 0.015% fail on Doors
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (42% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (42% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.60% fail on Catalyst emissions (36% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.015% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.044% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.67% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.029% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear (61% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack (60% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Power steering
      • 0.058% fail on Operation
    • 0.044% fail on Steering play
      • 0.044% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.015% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.015% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.53% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (50% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Airbags
      • 0.044% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment (70% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.015% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.015% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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