Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz T Dualjet MHEV?

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 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz T Dualjet MHEV?

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 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz T Dualjet MHEV?

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 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz T Dualjet MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 163 vehicles, the 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz T Dualjet MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.7%, 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 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz T Dualjet MHEV?

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 Swift Sz T Dualjet MHEV (2022)

163 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Suzuki Swift Sz T Dualjet MHEV

CarHunch analysed 163 real MOT records for the 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz T Dualjet MHEV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Suzuki Swift is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 94.9% first-time pass rate versus 80% nationally—a genuinely impressive result. Dangerous defects are virtually absent at just 1.2%, so safety concerns aren't a factor here.

These Swifts are running low mileage for their age (averaging just under 21,000 miles), which partly explains the excellent pass performance, but the real story is build quality: they're averaging only 0.07 failures per vehicle, meaning most aren't breaking down at all. If you're considering this model, prioritise a pre-purchase inspection over general age concerns—these cars are holding up well, and a full history check will be more revealing than MOT statistics alone.

We have limited data for the 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz T Dualjet MHEV — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

96.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 12k–25k

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These stats describe 163 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 163 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz T Dualjet MHEV 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.

18,890

typical

11,849

low mileage

24,898

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz T Dualjet MHEV vehicles fall between 11,849 and 24,898 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,849 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.

✓ 11,849–24,898 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Suzuki Swift Sz T Dualjet MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 33,612 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

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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