2023 Suzuki Swift: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2023 Suzuki Swifts, from 295 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 295 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2023 Suzuki Swift MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres8% 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.
- Brakes6% 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.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors4% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Lights and electrics1% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
Known faults
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Phone connection dropping outAll engines
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay can disconnect at random.
At the viewing: Connect your phone and drive for a while.
Source: Auto Express: used Suzuki Swift (Mk7, 2017-2024) review
- Corroded diamond-cut alloysCars with diamond-cut wheels
Diamond-cut alloys can corrode once the lacquer is damaged.
At the viewing: Look at the wheels for bubbling or white corrosion.
Source: Auto Express: used Suzuki Swift (Mk7, 2017-2024) review
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,599 | Tyres 15% |
| 2021 | 7,493 | Tyres 21% |
| 2020 | 8,007 | Tyres 29% |
| 2019 | 10,941 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 10,113 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 8,075 | Tyres 29% |
| 2016 | 10,410 | Tyres 28% |
| 2015 | 12,360 | Brakes 30% |
| 2014 | 10,088 | Brakes 33% |
| 2013 | 8,706 | Brakes 35% |
| 2012 | 8,862 | Brakes 40% |
| 2011 | 6,073 | Brakes 44% |
| 2010 | 5,707 | Suspension 50% |
| 2009 | 6,280 | Suspension 56% |
| 2008 | 6,479 | Suspension 58% |
| 2007 | 6,036 | Suspension 59% |
| 2006 | 3,344 | Suspension 60% |
| 2005 | 1,095 | Suspension 63% |
| 2002 | 168 | Brakes 46% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2023 Suzuki Swifts registered in 2023. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score