Suzuki Swace Sz5 Hev Cvt
From 664 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| an obstruction within the driver's field of view that materially affects his view in front or to the sides outside the swept area of windscreen | 1 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Swace Sz5 Hev Cvts tested had between 16,006 and 35,046 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,107 median miles, the Swace Sz5 Hev Cvt has 0.035 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Swace Sz5 Hev Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Swace Sz5 Hev Cvt has a 91.6% MOT pass rate based on 664 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Swace Sz5 Hev Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Swace Sz5 Hev Cvt is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Swace Sz5 Hev Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Swace Sz5 Hev Cvt is 24,107 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,006 and 35,046 miles.
Buying a used Swace Sz5 Hev Cvt?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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