Suzuki Swift MOT Results

Registered in 2015
82.6% pass rate
from 12,625 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Swift is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (32% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers (54% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.048% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.048% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.040% fail on View to rear
      • 0.040% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0079% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0079% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.79% fail on Direction indicators (91% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Flashing type (91% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Individual direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.032% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.37% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.024% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.071% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Horn
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.048% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.048% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 3.5% fail on Brakes
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (42% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (42% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.55% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.55% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0079% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0079% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance (40% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0079% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.071% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Rbt
          • 0.063% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0079% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.016% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.46% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0079% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.032% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0079% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.024% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0079% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0079% fail on Brake fluid
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (28% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (48% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Size/type
  • 0.47% fail on Suspension (86% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage ball joints (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.087% fail on Suspension arms (91% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0079% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0079% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0079% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0079% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0079% fail on Other suspension component
  • 0.23% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust emissions (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition (72% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.063% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.048% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0079% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Joints (91% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Doors
      • 0.0079% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0079% fail on Hinge
      • 0.0079% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0079% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0079% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0079% fail on Door condition
    • 0.016% fail on Body
      • 0.0079% fail on Panel
      • 0.0079% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0079% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0079% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Seat belts (52% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Condition (53% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Requirements
    • 0.032% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0079% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0079% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.071% fail on Road Wheels (68% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Attachment (68% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Condition
  • 0.032% fail on Steering (92% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.0079% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0079% fail on Steering rack
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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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