2022 Suzuki Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,600 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 95.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

1,600

MOT tests analysed

4.8%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	2.5%	40
2	Visibility	2.3%	36
3	Brakes	1.4%	23
4	Lighting & signalling	0.9%	14
5	Suspension	0.3%	4
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.2%	3

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	35
2	Tread depth	20
3	Brake pads	16
4	Headlamp aim	9
5	Washers	7
6	Tyre pressure monitoring system	4

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	12.3%	197
2	Brakes	9.3%	149
3	Other defects	3.3%	53
4	Visibility	2.9%	46
5	Road wheels	0.6%	9
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.3%	5

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,271	3.7%
30-60k	306	8.8%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	65	3.1%
2025	1,532	4.8%

What to check before buying a 2022 Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev

Before buying a 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.5% of tests for this year.

Tyres (2.5% 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.
Visibility (2.3% 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.
Brakes (1.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

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 Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhevs pass their MOT?

95.3% of the 1,600 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev?

Tyres, recorded in 2.5% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).

Does the 2022 Swift Sz-L Dualjet Mhev get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.7% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,600 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.