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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs. Check any Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs by registration number below.

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96.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.7%

vs Suzuki Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs — MOT Reliability Overview

The Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs has an average MOT pass rate of 96.2%, which is 7.7 percentage points above the Suzuki brand average of 88.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 2,734 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

5.5%

Mileage at 3yr

29k mi

Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

0

Based on 1,202 vehicles

96.7%Excellent
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Mileage at 5yr

18k mi

Top MOT Failures — Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs

The most common reasons a Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.4%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.5%
3

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

0.4%
4

A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

0.4%
5

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.4%
Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.3%

Front Offside

0.9%

Rear Nearside

0.7%

Other Suzuki Models

Compare MOT reliability across Suzuki models.

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98.0% pass rate

Suzuki Jimny Allgrip

98.4% pass rate

Suzuki Jimny

80.0% pass rate

Suzuki Dr-z400sm

90.4% pass rate

Suzuki RF

90.5% pass rate

Suzuki Swift

91.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs

Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs?
The average MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs is 96.2% compared to the Suzuki average of 88.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs?
The most common MOT failures on the Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.4%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.5%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (0.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.2%, the Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs?
Typical mileage for the Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs: 28,908 miles at 3 years, 46,997 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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