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Suzuki Swift E6*98/14*0027

9.8%

9.8% failed (104 of 1057)

country average 10.3%, index 96

15-19 years

CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

2001 to 2006

Based on 1 source, each with its own reference date

No documented data yet for this generation

Recalls

Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026

NHTSA

We could not check NHTSA for this model

EU Safety Gate

No recall found in EU Safety Gate, checked up to and including 2006

Safety rating

American crash test (NHTSA)

NHTSA SafetyRatings

American crash-test rating (NHTSA), for the American market. It does not automatically apply to this country

No safety rating found at NHTSA SafetyRatings, checked through 2006

Insurance loss

Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects

IIHS/HLDI

Based on American insurance claims for this model. This does not automatically apply to this country

No insurance loss data found at IIHS/HLDI, checked through 2006

Inspection statistics for these model years

CZ STKNot checked recently
  • 20 to 24 years: 9,091 inspections
  • 25 to 30 years: 1,490 inspections

20 to 24 years: 9,091 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4901 of the 9091 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4052 of the 9091 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2669 of the 9091 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2484 of the 9091 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1303 of the 9091 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

25 to 30 years: 1,490 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 687 of the 1490 Czech inspection data, age 25-30 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 581 of the 1490 Czech inspection data, age 25-30 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 423 of the 1490 Czech inspection data, age 25-30 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 418 of the 1490 Czech inspection data, age 25-30 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 283 of the 1490 Czech inspection data, age 25-30 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

DVSA MOT-statistiekNot checked recently

18 to 20 years: 6,919 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 3409 of the 6919 British MOT statistics, age 18-20 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister)Dated, data up to and including 03/09/2026
  • 20 to 24 years: 4,532 inspections
  • 25 to 30 years: 1,068 inspections

20 to 24 years: 4,532 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1325 of the 4532 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1285 of the 4532 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 521 of the 4532 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 340 of the 4532 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 294 of the 4532 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

and 2 more

25 to 30 years: 1,068 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 269 of the 1068 Dutch inspection data, age 25-30 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 243 of the 1068 Dutch inspection data, age 25-30 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 149 of the 1068 Dutch inspection data, age 25-30 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 142 of the 1068 Dutch inspection data, age 25-30 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 69 of the 1068 Dutch inspection data, age 25-30 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 03/09/2026

and 1 more

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Inspections by country and age

This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.

AgeNetherlandsUnited KingdomCzechiaIrelandNO
15-19 years

52.9% failed (32676 of 61792)

country average 49.5%, index 107

47.7% failed (11842 of 24833)

country average 42.1%, index 113

Based on MOT age 15-17 and 18-20 years, not this exact band

9.8% failed (104 of 1057)

country average 10.3%, index 96

64.4% failed (1726 of 2680)

country average 68.6%, index 94

68.9% failed (839 of 1217)

country average 69.8%, index 99

20-24 years

53.4% failed (2421 of 4532)

country average 49.9%, index 107

No data

Based on MOT age 21-23 years, not this exact band

No data

No data

No data

25-30 years

50.9% failed (544 of 1068)

country average 46.1%, index 110

No data

Based on MOT age 24-26 and 27-29 years, not this exact band

No data

No data

No data

Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.

Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.

100 is that country's average for that age.

Buyer knowledge and checklist

Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.

Periodic inspection: STK (Stanice technické kontroly, the Czech periodic inspection): every 2 years

Cebia, checked on 05/08/2026

Read the guide

Frequently asked questions

Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Suzuki Swift?

Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments. Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4901 of the 9091 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr. CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.

Where does this data come from?

CZ STK (data up to and including 03/07/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (data up to and including 2006), GDV Typklassenverzeichnis (data up to and including 2024), Dutch inspection data (data up to and including 03/09/2026), Norwegian inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Finnish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Irish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.

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Sources

  • EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 2006
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communications, data up to and including 2006
  • NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2006
  • IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2006

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