2022 Suzuki Swace Sz5 Hev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 623 MOT tests, the 2022 Suzuki Swace Sz5 Hev recorded a 94.4% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (8.0% fail rate), the 2022 Swace Sz5 Hev comes out 2.4pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.2%) and tyres (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 20 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 3.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 12.3% once past 60-90k — 3.3× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.2% | 20 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.0% | 19 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 14 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 5 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 3 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 20 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 6 |
| 4 | Service brake imbalance | 5 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 3 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.8% | 117 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.3% | 52 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.7% | 42 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.4% | 21 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 2 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 2 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 346 | 3.8% |
| 30-60k | 215 | 7.0% |
| 60-90k | 57 | 12.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51 | 3.9% |
| 2025 | 566 | 5.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Swace Sz5 Hev
On a 2022 Swace Sz5 Hev, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (3.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (3.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Suzuki Swace Sz5 Hevs pass their MOT?
94.4% of the 623 2022 Suzuki Swace Sz5 Hev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Suzuki Swace Sz5 Hev?
Visibility, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by tyres (3.0%).
Does the 2022 Swace Sz5 Hev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.8% in the 0-30k band to 12.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 623 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.