Suzuki Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev
From 6,043 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 68 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 | 68 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 55 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 30 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| wiper blade defective | 11 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 94.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhevs tested had between 13,936 and 23,886 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,976 median miles, the Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev 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 Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev has a 93.4% MOT pass rate based on 6,043 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 68 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev is 18,976 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,936 and 23,886 miles.
Buying a used Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev?
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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