2022 Suzuki Swace Sz-T Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,010 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Suzuki Swace Sz-T Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).

Pass rate

1,010

MOT tests analysed

8.0%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

2.9

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Suzuki Swace Sz-T Hev Cvt
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	4.5%	45
2	Tyres	4.1%	41
3	Lighting & signalling	2.9%	29
4	Brakes	0.8%	8
5	Body, structure & corrosion	0.3%	3
6	Road wheels	0.1%	1

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Suzuki Swace Sz-T Hev Cvt
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	41
2	Headlamp aim	25
3	Washers	11
4	Tread depth	9
5	Tyre pressure monitoring system	8
6	Front fog lamps	5

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Suzuki Swace Sz-T Hev Cvt
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	19.4%	196
2	Brakes	8.4%	85
3	Other defects	4.2%	42
4	Visibility	2.3%	23
5	Lighting & signalling	0.7%	7
6	Suspension	0.6%	6

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Swace Sz-T Hev Cvt
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	606	6.3%
30-60k	333	10.5%
60-90k	56	10.7%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Swace Sz-T Hev Cvt
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	74	2.7%
2025	918	8.6%

What to check before buying a 2022 Swace Sz-T Hev Cvt

Before buying a 2022 Suzuki Swace Sz-T Hev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.5% of tests for this year.

Visibility (4.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Tyres (4.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Lighting & signalling (2.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2022 Suzuki Swace Sz-T Hev Cvts pass their MOT?

92.0% of the 1,010 2022 Suzuki Swace Sz-T Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.0% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Suzuki Swace Sz-T Hev Cvt?

Visibility, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by tyres (4.1%).

Does the 2022 Swace Sz-T Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 10.7% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,010 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.