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

Based on MOT data from 373 vehicles, the 2023 Suzuki Swace Ultra HEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.3%, 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 Ultra 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 Ultra HEV CVT (2023)

373 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.3% first-time pass rate

2023 Suzuki Swace Ultra HEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 373 real MOT records for the 2023 Suzuki Swace Ultra 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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Moderate sample. 373 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This Suzuki Swace is exceptionally reliable for its age: 97.3% pass first time, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and zero vehicles recorded with dangerous defects. The petrol-hybrid powertrain shows no durability concerns at this stage.

At just over 19,000 miles median mileage, these cars are still very young and lightly used, which partly explains the pristine MOT record—almost no failures and virtually no advisories per vehicle. If you're buying one, expect a trouble-free first few years, but don't let the low mileage alone drive your decision; confirm full service history and test the hybrid system thoroughly, as that's where problems would first emerge.

The 2023 Suzuki Swace Ultra HEV CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (97.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

97.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.01

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 11k–26k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 97.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 373 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 373 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 618 Suzuki Swace Ultra HEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 30.6%

189

Silver 21.2%

131

Blue 17%

105

Black 12.5%

Bronze 11.7%

Brown 7.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2023 Suzuki Swace Ultra 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.

19,319

typical

10,589

low mileage

25,820

high mileage

Half of all 2023 Suzuki Swace Ultra HEV CVT vehicles fall between 10,589 and 25,820 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,589 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.

✓ 10,589–25,820 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2023 Suzuki Swace Ultra HEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 34,857 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.01

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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