Suzuki Swift reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Suzuki Swift is a supermini. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 96 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 290 of 442, and 28.3% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (4.9% of tests).
Ranked 290 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 8 of 31 superminis
In 2024, 131,503 Suzuki Swifts aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 28.3% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Suzuki Swift is 4% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 8.2% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
28.3%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
8.2%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,500
Typical age at test: 9 years
Suzuki Swift MOT failure rate by age
Most common Suzuki Swift MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working4.9% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working3.9% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3% of tests
What the Suzuki Swift fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 12.4% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 9.2% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Suspension | 8.7% | About average |
| Visibility | 5.9% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Tyres | 5.4% | ▼ 11% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.0% | ▼ 30% less often |
| Body and structure | 1.9% | ▼ 39% less often |
| Steering | 0.7% | ▼ 61% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.6% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 36% less often |
What MPG does the Suzuki Swift do?
Official economy for the Suzuki Swift ranges from 39.2 to 67.3mpg across the 76 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2025). A typical petrol version manages 60.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Suzuki Swift?
Any Suzuki Swift first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Suzuki Swift registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £325 a year.
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Official figures for 76 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol
Official economy
39.2–67.3 mpg
CO2
97–175 g/km
Power
61–140 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Swift 1.2 Mild Hybrid Motion82 PS · M5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 64.2 mpg | 99g | £200 | 25% |
| Swift Swift 1.2 Mild Hybrid Motion CVT82 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Petrol | 60.1 mpg | 106g | £200 | 27% |
| Swift Swift 1.2 Mild Hybrid Ultra82 PS · M5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 64.2 mpg | 99g | £200 | 25% |
| Swift Swift 1.2 Mild Hybrid Ultra CVT82 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Petrol | 60.1 mpg | 106g | £200 | 27% |
| Swift Swift 1.2 Mild Hybrid Ultra ALLGRIP82 PS · M5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 57.6 mpg | 110g | £200 | 28% |
| Swift SWIFT 1.2 DualJet HYBRID SZ-L61 PS · M5 · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 59.7 mpg | 106g | £200 | 27% |
| Swift SWIFT 1.2 DualJet HYBRID SZ-T CVT61 PS · CVT · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 55.3 mpg | 115g | £200 | 29% |
| Swift SWIFT 1.2 DualJet HYBRID SZ5 CVT61 PS · CVT · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 55.3 mpg | 115g | £200 | 29% |
| Swift Sport SWIFT 1.4 B/JET HYBRID SPORT95 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 50.4 mpg | 125g | £200 | 31% |
| Swift SWIFT 1.2 DualJet HYBRID SZ583 PS · M5 · listed 2022 | Hybrid | 60.1 mpg | 106g | £200 | 27% |
| Swift SWIFT 1.2 DualJet HYBRID SZ5 ALLGRIP83 PS · M5 · listed 2022 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 121g | £200 | 30% |
| Swift SWIFT 1.2 DualJet HYBRID SZ-T83 PS · M5 · listed 2022 | Hybrid | 60.1 mpg | 106g | £200 | 27% |
| Swift SWIFT 1.2 DualJet HYBRID SZ583 PS · Manual · listed 2021 | Hybrid | 59.7 mpg | 106g | £200 | – |
| Swift SWIFT 1.2 DualJet HYBRID SZ5 ALLGRIP83 PS · Manual · listed 2021 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 121g | £200 | – |
| Swift SWIFT 1.2 DualJet HYBRID SZ-L83 PS · Manual · listed 2021 | Hybrid | 59.7 mpg | 106g | £200 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 76 versions.
What a Suzuki Swift costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 60.1mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Suzuki Swift reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Suzuki Swift is 4% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 96 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Suzuki Swift?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 4.9% of tests. It fails on brakes and visibility more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Suzuki Swift do?
Official economy for the Suzuki Swift ranges from 39.2 to 67.3mpg across the 76 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2025). A typical petrol version manages 60.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Suzuki Swift?
Any Suzuki Swift first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Suzuki Swift registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £325 a year.
›How many Suzuki Swifts fail their MOT?
28.3% of Suzuki Swifts aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 8.2% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Suzuki Swift combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.