Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2023 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2023 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2023 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2023 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 770 vehicles, the 2023 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2023 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVT (2023)

770 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.9% first-time pass rate

2023 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 770 real MOT records for the 2023 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2023 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVT is exceptionally reliable: 96.9% pass first time, well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at just 0.9% of vehicles. With an average of only 0.02 failures and 0.1 advisories per vehicle, this hybrid is proving genuinely dependable in early ownership.

The median mileage of 26,524 miles is sensible for a two-year-old car, suggesting owners are driving it normally rather than hammering it. Before buying, get a full service history check and confirm the hybrid battery warranty is intact—while failures are rare, that's the one component you'll want reassurance on.

The 2023 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.02

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 18k–43k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 770 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 770 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,408 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 30.4%

428

Silver 24.4%

344

Blue 16.3%

229

Black 11.5%

162

Bronze 11%

155

Brown 6.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2023 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

26,524

typical

18,019

low mileage

43,179

high mileage

Half of all 2023 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVT vehicles fall between 18,019 and 43,179 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,019 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 18,019–43,179 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2023 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 58,291 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2023 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVT — Still on the Road

Almost all 2023 Suzuki Swace Motion HEV CVTs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 124 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.02

Avg failures per vehicle

0.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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