Suzuki Swift: brakes MOT failures
Of the 779,332 Suzuki Swift MOT tests in this dataset, 7.7% recorded at least one brakes failure. It shows up most on 2007 and 2008 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 250 | 12.0% |
| 1999 | 327 | 9.2% |
| 2000 | 405 | 10.9% |
| 2001 | 829 | 12.2% |
| 2002 | 1,737 | 14.1% |
| 2003 | 670 | 11.9% |
| 2005 | 11,176 | 14.2% |
| 2006 | 32,784 | 14.2% |
| 2007 | 54,990 | 14.8% |
| 2008 | 55,314 | 14.5% |
| 2009 | 50,182 | 14.0% |
| 2010 | 41,669 | 12.5% |
| 2011 | 39,652 | 8.9% |
| 2012 | 54,923 | 7.9% |
| 2013 | 51,826 | 6.6% |
| 2014 | 58,415 | 6.0% |
| 2015 | 70,080 | 4.8% |
| 2016 | 58,526 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 44,590 | 3.2% |
| 2018 | 55,748 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 47,782 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 25,667 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 15,880 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 5,019 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 304 | 1.0% |
Methodology & source. 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.