2020 Suzuki Swift Attitude Dualjet Shvs — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,126 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Suzuki Swift Attitude Dualjet Shvs, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.6% | 52 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.9% | 33 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 27 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 13 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.3% | 3 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 63 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 6 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.8% | 268 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.8% | 110 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.3% | 48 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.2% | 47 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 14 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 748 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 348 | 10.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 361 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 380 | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 383 | 7.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Swift Attitude Dualjet Shvs
Before buying a 2020 Suzuki Swift Attitude Dualjet Shvs, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.6% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (4.6% 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 (2.9% 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 (2.4% 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 2020 Suzuki Swift Attitude Dualjet Shvss pass their MOT?
93.6% of the 1,126 2020 Suzuki Swift Attitude Dualjet Shvs MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Suzuki Swift Attitude Dualjet Shvs?
Visibility, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by tyres (2.9%).
Does the 2020 Swift Attitude Dualjet Shvs get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,126 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.