Suzuki Swift Sz-T Dualjet Mhev
From 889 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 a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 14 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 | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| 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. | 2 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Swift Sz-T Dualjet Mhevs tested had between 11,111 and 23,875 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,011 median miles, the Swift Sz-T Dualjet Mhev has 0.047 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-T Dualjet Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Swift Sz-T Dualjet Mhev has a 92% MOT pass rate based on 889 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Swift Sz-T Dualjet Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Swift Sz-T Dualjet Mhev is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Swift Sz-T Dualjet Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Swift Sz-T Dualjet Mhev is 17,011 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,111 and 23,875 miles.
Buying a used Swift Sz-T 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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