Suzuki Swift
Registered from 1995 to 2022.
About this model
The Suzuki Swift is a supermini car (B-segment) produced by Suzuki. The vehicle is classified as a B-segment marque in the European single market, a segment referred to as a supermini in the British Isles. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had been applied to the rebadged Suzuki Cultus in numerous export markets since 1984. The Swift became its own model in 2004. Currently, the Swift is positioned between Ignis and Baleno in Suzuki's global hatchback lineup.
From the Wikipedia article Suzuki Swift, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2015 1.2 petrol. 1,427 of 12,416 tests failed, 11%.
Better than 75% of 2015 cars. The typical one fails 15%, across 894 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 40% | 570 |
| Tyres and wheels | 36% | 519 |
| Lights and electrics | 34% | 488 |
| Visibility | 17% | 248 |
| Suspension | 12% | 171 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2% | 27 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 40% of its failures
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Tyres and wheels — 36% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
- Suspension — 12% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 34% of its failures
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 17% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 120–140k miles this one fails 13% of its inspections, against the 21% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 5% | 7% | 683 | |
| 20–40k miles | 8% | 10% | 3,339 | |
| 40–60k miles | 11% | 14% | 4,297 | |
| 60–80k miles | 15% | 17% | 2,687 | |
| 80–100k miles | 17% | 19% | 985 | |
| 100–120k miles | 19% | 20% | 300 | |
| 120–140k miles | 13% | 21% | 87 |
12,378 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.2 petrol · 82 hp · 954 kg · 2450 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.4 petrol · 1095 kg · 2450 mm wheelbase · 5.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.2 petrol · 1035 kg · 2450 mm wheelbase · 5.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.0 petrol · 950 kg · 2450 mm wheelbase · 4.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 1.0 petrol · 110 hp · 967 kg · 2448 mm wheelbase · 4.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.2 petrol · 92 hp · 1040 kg · 2430 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.2 petrol · 92 hp · 1049 kg · 2434 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.2 petrol · 92 hp · 1050 kg · 2430 mm wheelbase · 5.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.2 petrol · 92 hp · 1053 kg · 2431 mm wheelbase · 5.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.2 petrol · 92 hp · 1055 kg · 2439 mm wheelbase · 5.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.2 petrol · 92 hp · 1051 kg · 2407 mm wheelbase · 5.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.3 petrol · 1064 kg · 2362 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00404/22
The positive 12 Volt cable can come in contact with the negative supply wire or the bodywork and cause a short circuit and fire. The product does not meet the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0456/18
The engine auto stop start system might become inoperative, leading to the battery not being charged. The battery may become flat and the engine could stall whilst driving.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0457/18
Lack of strength of the water pump belt may cause it to break during usage. The engine may stall and may not be able to re-start.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0874/16
A defect in the rear wheel brake may cause a sudden decrease of brake force.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0957/19
Due to faulty airbag controller software, closing one of the vehicle’s rear doors excessively hard may cause activation of the side and curtain airbags. Unexpected airbags deployment may cause injuries to the vehicle occupants.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1033/16
The adhesive force of the double sided tapes which fix the front seat heater to the seat may deteriorate and the seat heater could consequently move. This could lead to part of the seat heating up excessively causing a fire.
Recall of the product from end users