2022 Suzuki Swift — MOT failures & pass rate
5,019 MOT tests on the 2022 Suzuki Swift are in this dataset, and 95.6% of them passed. Superminis of a similar age fail 6.9% of the time, so this is 2.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (2.2%) and tyres (2.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 109 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 3.3% in the 0-30k band and 9.8% in the 60-90k band, a 6.5-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 12.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.2% | 111 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.2% | 111 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.3% | 66 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 52 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 12 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 109 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 53 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 43 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 37 |
| 5 | Washers | 26 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 10 |
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 | 12.5% | 629 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.4% | 422 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.6% | 179 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 123 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 1.1% | 56 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 28 |
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 | 4,122 | 3.3% |
| 30-60k | 829 | 9.7% |
| 60-90k | 61 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 244 | 2.9% |
| 2025 | 4,767 | 4.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Swift
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 2.2% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (2.2% 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 (2.2% 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.
- Brakes (1.3% 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 Swifts pass their MOT?
95.6% of the 5,019 2022 Suzuki Swift MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Suzuki Swift?
Visibility, recorded in 2.2% of tests, followed by tyres (2.2%).
Does the 2022 Swift get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.3% in the 0-30k band to 9.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,019 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.