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Suzuki Swift SZ-T Dualjet MHEV CVT

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 1,230 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests

1,230

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (97%)

Years Covered

2

About the Suzuki Swift SZ-T Dualjet MHEV CVT

The Suzuki Swift SZ-T Dualjet MHEV CVT was MOT tested 1,230 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 97% from 1,052 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 94%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 20,676 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 15,904 miles.

Compared to the Suzuki brand average of 82%, the Swift SZ-T Dualjet MHEV CVT performs 14 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Suzuki range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1197cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,630
Per month£136/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.

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How reliable is the Suzuki Swift SZ-T Dualjet MHEV CVT?

vs average of all models+14% (82% avg)
vs Suzuki brand average+14% (82% avg)
Best to worst year spread3 percentage points

Suzuki Swift SZ-T Dualjet MHEV CVT by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202197%1,05215,904 mi
202094%17820,676 mi

Questions about the Suzuki Swift SZ-T Dualjet MHEV CVT

Is the Suzuki Swift SZ-T Dualjet MHEV CVT reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Suzuki Swift SZ-T Dualjet MHEV CVT averages a 96% MOT pass rate, from 1,230 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 97%.

Which year Suzuki Swift SZ-T Dualjet MHEV CVT has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Suzuki Swift SZ-T Dualjet MHEV CVT has the highest MOT pass rate at 97%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 94%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

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