Suzuki Swift Sz2 (2014)
2014 Suzuki Swift Sz2
CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2014 Suzuki Swift Sz2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Suzuki Swift SZ2 falls slightly short of the UK average with a 77.4% first-time pass rate versus the national 80%, suggesting modest reliability concerns, though the complete absence of dangerous defects (0%) is reassuring for safety. The fuel breakdown is dominated by petrol variants, which post a strong 94.5% pass rate—notably higher than the cohort average, indicating that petrol Swifts in particular are mechanistically sound.
At nearly 50,000 miles median, these Swifts show fairly typical wear for their age, and the low failure rate of just 0.32 per vehicle hints at relatively minor issues when they do arise. Before buying, prioritise a thorough pre-purchase inspection on the cooling system and suspension, as these are common fault points on this generation; if the seller can demonstrate recent servicing records, that's a genuine plus.
What to check before buying a 2014 Suzuki Swift Sz2
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (81%) | 100 | 94.5% | 0.36 |
| Petrol (19%) | 23 | 3.3% | 0.13 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Suzuki Swift Sz2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Suzuki Swift Sz2 vehicles fall between 37,320 and 65,332 miles.
2014 Suzuki Swift Sz2 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 86 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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