Suzuki Swift: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 8.1% of Suzuki Swift MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2007, 2008 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11,176 | 14.2% |
| 2006 | 32,784 | 14.2% |
| 2007 | 54,990 | 14.8% |
| 2008 | 55,314 | 14.5% |
| 2009 | 50,182 | 14.0% |
| 2010 | 41,669 | 12.5% |
| 2016 | 58,522 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 44,590 | 3.2% |
| 2018 | 55,748 | 2.5% |
Methodology & source. 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.