Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs
From 1,601 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 27 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 | 27 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| esc mil indicates a system malfunction | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvss tested had between 13,499 and 26,904 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,621 median miles, the Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs has 0.044 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 Sz3 Dualjet Shvs MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs has a 91.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,601 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs is 19,621 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,499 and 26,904 miles.
Buying a used Swift Sz3 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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