2013 Suzuki Swift MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 67.9% of Suzuki Swifts first used in 2013 passed their MOT first time, against 65.8% for all cars first used in 2013. Across 26,294 Swift first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, brakes and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen).
This page analyses first MOT tests for Suzuki Swifts first used in 2013 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2013 Suzuki Swift MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Swifts first used in 2013 against all cars first used in 2013 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Swift figure was 2.1 points higher.
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| Test year | 2013 Swift | All cars first used 2013 | Swift first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76.5% | 72.1% | 8,925 |
| 2022 | 73.5% | 70.3% | 8,893 |
| 2023 | 71.0% | 68.3% | 8,831 |
| 2024 | 69.5% | 66.8% | 8,765 |
| 2025 | 67.9% | 65.8% | 8,698 |
Common 2013 Suzuki Swift MOT failures
Share of the 8,018 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Stop lamp: not working | 23.0% | 1,843 |
| Position lamp: not working | 20.3% | 1,626 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11.2% | 896 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | 9.6% | 772 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 8.4% | 670 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2013 Suzuki Swift before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
Common 2013 Suzuki Swift MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2013 Swifts, as a share of all 26,294 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 14.9% | 3,917 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 14.1% | 3,713 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 11.4% | 2,993 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 8.7% | 2,286 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 8.2% | 2,147 |
Questions about the 2013 Suzuki Swift MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2013 Suzuki Swift?
In 2025, 67.9% of Swifts first used in 2013 passed their MOT first time, against 65.8% for all cars first used in 2013. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2013 Swift most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 55.4% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), brakes (27.8%) and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (18.7%). The single most common item was “Stop lamp: not working” (23.0%).
How often does a 2013 Suzuki Swift fail its MOT?
In 2025, 32.1% of first tests on Swifts first used in 2013 did not pass first time: 21.7% failed, and a further 10.4% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 8,018 of 26,294 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2013 Suzuki Swift MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 14.9% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (14.1%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (11.4%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (8.7%) and “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (8.2%).
Is a 2013 Suzuki Swift reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 76.5% in 2021 to 67.9% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2013
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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