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Suzuki Swift MOT Results

Registered in 2011
67.5% pass rate
from 6,642 tests in 2021
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Swift is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.1% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (32% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (68% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.81% fail on Headlamps (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.030% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.045% fail on Horn
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.015% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.075% fail on Reversing lamps (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Reversing lamps (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.045% fail on Main beam tell-tale (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.015% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.015% fail on Switch
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 10% fail on Brakes (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.075% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (30% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Brake pads (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.030% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.015% fail on Cable
        • 0.015% fail on Lever
    • 0.95% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.030% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.060% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.015% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.015% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 7.2% fail on Suspension (35% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Springs (31% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Coil springs (31% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Coil spring (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (40% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (31% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (41% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (23% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.62% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.30% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.030% fail on Other suspension component (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.030% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.015% fail on Axles
      • 0.015% fail on Axle
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility (46% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Washers (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.090% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.075% fail on View to rear
      • 0.075% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.030% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (27% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (48% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Size/type
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (47% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (27% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.47% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.030% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.15% fail on Compression ignition (82% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.015% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.075% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.81% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Exhaust system (72% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.075% fail on Body
      • 0.060% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other body component
    • 0.030% fail on Fuel system (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pipe
      • 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.030% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.015% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.015% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.015% fail on Doors
      • 0.015% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.015% fail on Floor
  • 0.60% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Steering linkage components (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.060% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
        • 0.015% fail on Steering component
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.090% fail on Steering play
      • 0.090% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
  • 0.090% fail on Road Wheels (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Condition
    • 0.045% fail on Attachment (85% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.015% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.015% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.015% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.015% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • Suzuki Swift (2010 - 2017)
    Excellent equipment across the range, great fun to drive regardless of the engine, sport version is huge fun, 4x4 is great for rural areas.

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