Suzuki Swift Sz5 Dualjet Mhev Cvt
From 1,193 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 a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 18 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 18 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 12 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
| actuator cracked or damaged and braking performance not affected | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 95.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Swift Sz5 Dualjet Mhev Cvts tested had between 5,282 and 17,144 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,822 median miles, the Swift Sz5 Dualjet Mhev Cvt has 0.076 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 Sz5 Dualjet Mhev Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Swift Sz5 Dualjet Mhev Cvt has a 91.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,193 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Swift Sz5 Dualjet Mhev Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Swift Sz5 Dualjet Mhev Cvt is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Swift Sz5 Dualjet Mhev Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Swift Sz5 Dualjet Mhev Cvt is 10,822 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,282 and 17,144 miles.
Buying a used Swift Sz5 Dualjet Mhev Cvt?
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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