2015 Suzuki Swift MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 74.3% of Suzuki Swifts first used in 2015 passed their MOT first time, against 71.9% for all cars first used in 2015. Across 37,200 Swift first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, brakes and tyres.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Suzuki Swifts first used in 2015 (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

Passed first time, 2025
74.3%
of 12,336 first tests; all cars first used in 2015: 71.9%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
37,200
first tests, 2023–2025; 12,336 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
39.0%
of 12,336 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
60,500
middle half: 44,000–80,000 miles; all cars first used in 2015: 74,000

How the 2015 Suzuki Swift MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Swifts first used in 2015 against all cars first used in 2015 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Swift figure was 2.4 points higher.

2015 SwiftAll cars first used in 2015
70%80%90%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2015, test year 2021: 79.7%All cars first used in 2015, test year 2022: 77.8%All cars first used in 2015, test year 2023: 75.5%All cars first used in 2015, test year 2024: 73.5%All cars first used in 2015, test year 2025: 71.9%2015 Swift, test year 2021: 82.5%2015 Swift, test year 2022: 81.4%2015 Swift, test year 2023: 78.9%2015 Swift, test year 2024: 75.8%2015 Swift, test year 2025: 74.3%74.3%71.9%
View this chart as a table
Test year2015 SwiftAll cars first used 2015Swift first tests
202182.5%79.7%12,589
202281.4%77.8%12,494
202378.9%75.5%12,461
202475.8%73.5%12,403
202574.3%71.9%12,336

Common 2015 Suzuki Swift MOT failures

Share of the 8,811 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%.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment50.4%
Brakes26.7%
Tyres23.5%
Visibility21.4%
Suspension10.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks2.1%
Body, chassis, structure2.0%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Position lamp: not working19.2%1,695
Stop lamp: not working18.2%1,601
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively13.4%1,181
Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm8.7%767
Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.1%711

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2015 Suzuki Swift before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  2. 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.
  3. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.

Common 2015 Suzuki Swift MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2015 Swifts, as a share of all 37,200 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing13.1%4,861
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge12.7%4,737
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material9.5%3,540
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened8.0%2,971
Brake pads: wearing thin5.5%2,052

Questions about the 2015 Suzuki Swift MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2015 Suzuki Swift?

In 2025, 74.3% of Swifts first used in 2015 passed their MOT first time, against 71.9% for all cars first used in 2015. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2015 Swift most often fail its MOT on?

Lamps and electrical equipment (in 50.4% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), brakes (26.7%) and tyres (23.5%). The single most common item was “Position lamp: not working” (19.2%).

How often does a 2015 Suzuki Swift fail its MOT?

In 2025, 25.7% of first tests on Swifts first used in 2015 did not pass first time: 16.4% failed, and a further 9.3% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 8,811 of 37,200 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2015 Suzuki Swift MOT advisories?

“Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (on 13.1% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (12.7%), “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (9.5%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (8.0%) and “Brake pads: wearing thin” (5.5%).

Is a 2015 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 82.5% in 2021 to 74.3% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2015

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

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How the 2015 Suzuki Swift MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2015 Swift” means a Suzuki Swift whose date of first use falls in 2015 (64, 15 and 65 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2015, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.