Suzuki Swift Sz3 (2014)
2014 Suzuki Swift Sz3
CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2014 Suzuki Swift Sz3. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Suzuki Swift SZ3 hits the UK average with a 79% first-time pass rate, and crucially, none of the 107 vehicles analysed ever recorded a dangerous defect—a genuinely clean safety record. Reliability is solid and consistent across the board.
These cars are running at a sensible 48,000 miles median for their age, with fewer than 0.3 failures per vehicle on average and virtually no advisory issues flagged. If you're buying one, pull the full MOT history to check whether those few failures cluster around specific components (brakes, emissions) or are scattered and trivial—that'll tell you whether you're looking at a well-maintained example or one that's been neglected.
What to check before buying a 2014 Suzuki Swift Sz3
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 (83%) | 89 | 94.9% | 0.3 |
| Petrol (17%) | 18 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Suzuki Swift Sz3 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 Sz3 vehicles fall between 34,932 and 67,043 miles.
2014 Suzuki Swift Sz3 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 75 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% 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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