Suzuki Swift

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 26 model years from 208,236 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

208,236

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (95%)

Years Covered

About the Suzuki Swift

The Suzuki Swift was MOT tested 208,236 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 26 model years (1995 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel and hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 95% from 1,905 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 28 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Suzuki Swifts pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 16 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 42,871 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 40,049 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1240cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

vs average of all models-2% (82% avg)

vs Suzuki brand average-2% (82% avg)

Best to worst year spread28 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Suzuki Swift by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	99%	74	40,049 mi
2020	95%	1,905	24,793 mi
2019	92%	17,269	32,007 mi
2018	90%	15,924	39,871 mi
2017	89%	12,685	44,593 mi
2016	88%	16,630	52,473 mi
2015	87%	19,751	58,999 mi
2014	85%	16,455	65,097 mi
2013	83%	14,658	71,340 mi
2012	81%	15,679	79,275 mi
2011	78%	11,230	84,317 mi
2010	74%	11,283	85,544 mi
2009	71%	13,433	88,317 mi
2008	69%	14,871	93,714 mi
2007	69%	14,402	95,140 mi
2006	67%	8,309	98,000 mi
2005	68%	2,653	97,383 mi
2003	73%	120	51,322 mi
2002	69%	327	51,235 mi
2001	73%	162	51,235 mi
2000	75%	77	50,390 mi
1999	72%	129	61,189 mi
1998	80%	91	50,919 mi
1997	89%	37	71,511 mi
1996	85%	52	61,581 mi
1995	80%	30	42,871 mi

Questions about the Suzuki Swift

Is the Suzuki Swift reliable?

Across its 26 model years in our data (1995 to 2021), the Suzuki Swift averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 208,236 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 95%.

Which year Suzuki Swift has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Suzuki Swift has the highest MOT pass rate at 95%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 67%, a 28 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.