Suzuki Swift
MOT data from 155,462 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 81.8%. Average mileage at test: 67,320 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6,642 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 5,050 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3,833 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3,329 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2,896 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2,570 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,492 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2,356 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2,346 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2,187 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 143,227 | 81.4% |
| Hybrid | 8,959 | 91.2% |
| Diesel | 3,266 | 72.1% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 110 | 68.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2001 | 150 | 73.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2002 | 306 | 68.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 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., vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2003 | 100 | 77% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2005 | 1,923 | 68.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2006 | 5,991 | 68.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2007 | 10,564 | 69.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2008 | 10,986 | 69.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2009 | 10,353 | 71.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2010 | 8,573 | 73.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2011 | 7,805 | 78.4% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2012 | 10,617 | 82.2% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2013 | 9,949 | 83.1% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2014 | 11,399 | 84.9% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2015 | 13,763 | 86.8% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2016 | 11,697 | 88.6% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2017 | 11,084 | 89.5% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2018 | 14,784 | 90.4% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2019 | 13,608 | 92.4% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 1,254 | 95.8% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
68,694 mi
Median
96,729 mi
75th percentile
120,237 mi
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