Suzuki Swift Sz5 Dualjet MHEV (2021)
2021 Suzuki Swift Sz5 Dualjet MHEV
CarHunch analysed 784 real MOT records for the 2021 Suzuki Swift Sz5 Dualjet MHEV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Suzuki Swift SZ5 DualJet MHEV is a genuinely reliable first-timer, passing its MOT on 93.3% of first attempts against the UK average of 80%—a 13-point margin that puts it in the upper tier for its age. With only 2.8% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, safety compliance is reassuring for a budget-friendly city car.
At an average mileage of 22,093 miles, these cars are running relatively light for three years old, which explains why owners are averaging just 0.18 failures and 1.1 advisories per test. If you're considering one, prioritise a full-service history and have any advisory items (suspension, tyres, brake wear) checked during your pre-purchase inspection, as these are common minor wear items even on solid performers.
What to check before buying a 2021 Suzuki Swift Sz5 Dualjet MHEV
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%) | 776 | 93.3% | 0.18 |
| Petrol (1%) | 4 | 93.8% | 0.25 |
| Other (1%) | 4 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Suzuki Swift Sz5 Dualjet MHEV 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 2021 Suzuki Swift Sz5 Dualjet MHEV vehicles fall between 12,922 and 28,089 miles.
MOT History Averages
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