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With 154,770 currently licensed in the UK, the Suzuki Swift is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Swift 3 stars in 2024, with 80% adult occupant and 75% child protection scores.
It has a 82.2% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include lighting, brakes, suspension.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,434 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £203/month or 30p/mile.
Theft risk is rated very low at 1.5 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2024
MOT Pass Rate
82.2%
120,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£203
est. annual total
New From
£20,000
Euro NCAP tested the Swift in 2024 and awarded it 3 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
80%
Child Occupant
75%
Pedestrian
71%
Safety Assist
51%
There are 21 known DVSA recalls affecting the Suzuki Swift. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/050
Steering wheel fastening insufficient the mounting nut may loosen resulting in an abnormal sound or rattling if the use is continued the fitting may become disengaged in the worst case the steering wheel operation may not be possible.
Build dates: 2022-06-01 to 2023-01-06
R/2022/267
Some vehicles have an inappropriate design and material on the check valve of brake vacuum pump.
Build dates: 2017-10-07 to 2019-06-12
R/2022/267
Some vehicles have an inappropriate design and material on the check valve of brake vacuum pump.
Build dates: 2018-01-22 to 2020-12-29
R/2019/186
Unintended activation of side and curtain air bags and seat belt pre-tensioner.
Build dates: 2017-02-03 to 2019-02-13
R/2018/078
Due to a lack of strength in the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) Belt may break during usage. If this happens the water pump will become inoperative and the charging light will illuminate. The coolant temperature warning light will also light due to an increase in coolant temperature. In the worst case scenario the engine may stall and not restart.
Build dates: 2017-02-03 to 2017-03-13
+ 16 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 120,000 MOT tests, the Swift has a first-time pass rate of 82.2% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Swift is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Suzuki Swift are estimated at around £2,434 per year, or £203 per month.
Fuel
£1,026
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£808
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Swift achieves a combined fuel economy of around 51.4 mpg (60.1 mpg urban, 60.1 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWIFT | PETROL | 51.4 mpg | 1.0L |
| SWIFT | PETROL | 46.9 mpg | 1.0L |
| SWIFT | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 59.7 mpg | 1.2L |
| SWIFT | PETROL | 55.4 mpg | 1.2L |
| SWIFT | DIESEL | 67.3 mpg | 1.2L |
| SWIFT | PETROL | 47.9 mpg | 1.3L |
| SWIFT | PETROL | 48.7 mpg | 1.3L |
| SWIFT | PETROL | 46.3 mpg | 1.5L |
Starting from £20,000 new, a Suzuki Swift typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £15,000 | −£5,000 |
| 2 years | 64% | £12,750 | −£7,250 |
| 3 years | 56% | £11,200 | −£8,800 |
| 4 years | 50% | £10,100 | −£9,900 |
| 5 years | 46% | £9,300 | −£10,700 |
| 6 years | 43% | £8,650 | −£11,350 |
| 7 years | 41% | £8,100 | −£11,900 |
| 8 years | 39% | £7,700 | −£12,300 |
| 9 years | 37% | £7,350 | −£12,650 |
| 10 years | 35% | £6,950 | −£13,050 |
The Swift has a theft rate of 1.5 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 154,770 licensed and 7,864 SORN Swifts in the UK (162,634 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Swift has a 82.2% first-time MOT pass rate based on 120,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Swift 3 out of 5 stars when tested in 2024. It scored 80% for adult occupant protection, 75% for child occupant protection, 71% for vulnerable road users, and 51% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Swift are estimated at around £2,434 per year (£203/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 21 known safety recalls affecting the Swift. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Swift has a theft rate of 1.5 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new Swift starts from around £20,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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