Suzuki Swift Gl Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Swift Gl car check
Is the Suzuki Swift Gl reliable? We analysed 3,210 real MOT tests across 606 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Swift Gl is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Swift Gl.
Suzuki Swift Gl — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Suzuki Swift Gl — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1328cc
- Power
- 93 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 11 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 143 g/km Band F
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £160
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £88
Suzuki Swift Gl Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Swift Gl. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Swift Gl Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Swift Gl owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Swift Gl Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Swift Gl MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Suzuki Swift Gl Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Swift Gl THIS CAR | 73.0% | 3,210 | 90,204 mi | — yrs |
| Suzuki Swift | 76.1% | 2,247,517 | 51,601 mi | 31 yrs |
| Suzuki Alto | 74% | 1,154,186 | 41,167 mi | 28 yrs |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 76.2% | 1,025,634 | 67,542 mi | 28 yrs |
| Land Rover 101 | 78.1% | 2,888 | 43,263 mi | 50 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Swift Gl trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki Swift GlShould you buy a used Suzuki Swift Gl?
The Suzuki Swift Gl has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.0% across 3,210 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Suzuki Swift Gl owner drives around 4,201 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.