Suzuki Swift MOT Results

Registered in 2018
89.9% pass rate
from 10,578 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Swift is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.0% fail on Visibility (26% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers (45% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Washers
    • 0.047% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.047% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0095% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0095% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.085% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.085% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.18% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Headlamps (66% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Headlamp (71% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.066% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.028% fail on Direction indicators (87% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Flashing type (87% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.019% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.019% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.019% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0095% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0095% fail on Horn
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (47% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Tread depth (38% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Brakes
    • 0.99% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.93% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.93% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.17% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.17% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.26% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0095% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0095% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0095% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0095% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.076% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.076% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.047% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.047% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.019% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.019% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0095% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0095% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.0095% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.057% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.038% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.019% fail on Pedal
    • 0.038% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.038% fail on Lever
    • 0.038% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0095% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.019% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0095% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0095% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.0095% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.31% fail on Suspension
    • 0.20% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.028% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.019% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.019% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.0095% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.095% fail on Attachment
    • 0.038% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Seat belts (66% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Requirements
    • 0.057% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.085% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Exhaust emissions (79% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.028% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.057% fail on Identification of the vehicle (76% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Registration plates (76% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.047% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0095% fail on Exhaust system
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