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2023 Suzuki Swace: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2023 Suzuki Swaces, from 222 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 222 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

222MOT tests in 2025
94%pass first time (all 2023 cars: 92%)
9,000typical miles a year
16%had tyres flagged

What gets flagged at MOT

The share of 2023 Suzuki Swace MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    16% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    4% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    3% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20221,397Tyres 23%
20211,126Tyres 23%
2020262Tyres 24%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2023 Suzuki Swaces registered in 2023. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score