Suzuki Swift (2015)
2015 Suzuki Swift
CarHunch analysed 12,757 real MOT records for the 2015 Suzuki Swift. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Suzuki Swift is more reliable than average, with an 85.7% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80%—but a quarter of these cars have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for buyers and suggests close attention to brakes, steering, and seatbelts is warranted. Petrol models dominate the cohort (nearly all 12,731 vehicles) and show consistent performance.
At 41,111 miles median, these nine-year-old Swifts are showing typical wear for their age, yet they average 1.49 failures per test and a notably high 10 advisories, indicating gradual deterioration rather than catastrophic issues. If you're considering one, factor in routine maintenance costs for advisory items—particularly suspension and lighting—and always get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers the braking system and safety-critical components.
What to check before buying a 2015 Suzuki Swift
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.
- ⚠️ 24.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 12,731 | 85.7% | 1.49 |
| Diesel (0%) | 25 | 82% | 1.92 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Suzuki Swift 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 2015 Suzuki Swift vehicles fall between 29,584 and 54,090 miles.
2015 Suzuki Swift — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 12,011 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Suzuki Swift
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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45.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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39.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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27.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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24.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.5%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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21.4%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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