Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet car check
Is the Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet reliable? We analysed 253 real MOT tests across 102 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet.
Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1242cc
- Power
- 90 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 11.9 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 106 g/km Band B
- Emission class
- 6ag
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 12 of 50
Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet 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 SZ3 Dualjet Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet THIS CAR | 99.2% | 253 | 26,958 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 |
| BMW 530D | 61.2% | 410 | 167,973 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki Swift SZ3 DualjetShould you buy a used Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet?
The Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet has an overall MOT pass rate of 99.2% across 253 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet owner drives around 5,332 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.