Suzuki Swift: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 7.4% of Suzuki Swift MOT tests — 57,749 tests out of 779,332. It shows up most on 2005 and 2006 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 250 | 11.6% |
| 1999 | 327 | 13.2% |
| 2000 | 405 | 16.1% |
| 2001 | 829 | 13.3% |
| 2002 | 1,737 | 12.4% |
| 2003 | 670 | 12.2% |
| 2005 | 11,176 | 21.0% |
| 2006 | 32,784 | 20.1% |
| 2007 | 54,990 | 18.6% |
| 2008 | 55,314 | 18.3% |
| 2009 | 50,182 | 17.1% |
| 2010 | 41,669 | 13.8% |
| 2011 | 39,652 | 7.6% |
| 2012 | 54,923 | 4.4% |
| 2013 | 51,826 | 3.6% |
| 2014 | 58,415 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 70,080 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 58,526 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 44,590 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 55,748 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 47,782 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 25,667 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 15,880 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 5,019 | 0.2% |
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.