Suzuki Swift Sz-T Dualjet Shvs
From 6,449 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 170 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 | 170 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 73 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 36 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 31 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 23 |
| wiper blade defective | 17 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| 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 | 9 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Swift Sz-T Dualjet Shvss tested had between 15,644 and 31,360 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,895 median miles, the Swift Sz-T Dualjet Shvs has 0.046 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 Shvs MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Swift Sz-T Dualjet Shvs has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 6,449 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Swift Sz-T Dualjet Shvs?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Swift Sz-T Dualjet Shvs is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 170 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Swift Sz-T Dualjet Shvs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Swift Sz-T Dualjet Shvs is 21,895 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,644 and 31,360 miles.
Buying a used Swift Sz-T Dualjet Shvs?
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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