Suzuki Swift common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Suzuki Swift at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 133,084 UK MOT tests of the Suzuki Swift in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is rigid brake pipes (corroded, covered in grease or other material): recorded on 3.4% of tests of 2017–2019 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 11× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement) (9×); position lamp (not working) (6.6×); rigid brake pipes (excessively corroded) (5.3×). The most common reasons a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); stop lamp (not working); ball joint (ball joint excessively worn).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Suzuki Swift
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Suzuki Swift than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.4% | 0.3% | 11× | 5,688 |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2004–2006 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 5.4% | 0.6% | 9× | 609 |
| Position lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 11% | 1.6% | 6.6× | 1,564 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | MOT fail | 2011–2013 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.2% | 0.6% | 5.3× | 5,878 |
| Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn | MOT fail | 2006–2008 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 7.7% | 1.6% | 4.8× | 4,284 |
| Stop lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 7.1% | 1.4% | 5.1× | 1,564 |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding | MOT fail | 2008–2010 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 5.3% | 1.1% | 4.8× | 1,331 |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | MOT fail | 2005–2007 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.3× | 1,524 |
Suzuki Swift by mileage (2017–2019 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 7,906 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15%) | Brake pads: wearing thin (3.1%, 1.7×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 14,108 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15%) | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (4.8%, 2.1×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 5,688 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (13%) | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (3.4%, 11×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 1,332 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (4.8%, 9.6×) |
Suzuki Swift by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,616 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (9×) |
| 2006 | 4,818 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (4.5×) |
| 2007 | 8,224 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (7×) |
| 2008 | 8,253 | Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (4.5×) |
| 2009 | 7,612 | Service brake performance: excessively binding at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (4.8×) |
| 2010 | 6,432 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (5.3×) |
| 2011 | 6,474 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (5.8×) |
| 2012 | 9,217 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (6.1×) |
| 2013 | 8,830 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (5.8×) |
| 2014 | 10,116 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (5.4×) |
| 2015 | 12,459 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (6.6×) |
| 2016 | 10,515 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (7.7×) |
| 2017 | 8,078 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (9.3×) |
| 2018 | 10,202 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (11×) |
| 2019 | 11,136 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (10×) |
| 2020 | 8,160 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2.3×) |
| 2021 | 239 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (3.2×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki Swift?
In 133,084 UK MOT tests of the Suzuki Swift in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is rigid brake pipes (corroded, covered in grease or other material): recorded on 3.4% of tests of 2017–2019 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 11× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement) (9×); position lamp (not working) (6.6×); rigid brake pipes (excessively corroded) (5.3×). The most common reasons a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); stop lamp (not working); ball joint (ball joint excessively worn).
Why do Suzuki Swifts fail the MOT?
Across 133,084 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Suzuki Swift were position lamp (not working) (8.6% of tests); stop lamp (not working) (5.7% of tests); ball joint (ball joint excessively worn) (7.6% of tests).
At what mileage do Suzuki Swift problems start?
The clearest Suzuki Swift-specific issue, rigid brake pipes (corroded, covered in grease or other material), peaks against other cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) on 2017–2019 cars (3.4% of tests vs 0.3% for all cars that age).
Where does this Suzuki Swift data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 133,084 tests of the Suzuki Swift. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.