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Suzuki Swift buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Suzuki Swift costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 392 for sale right now.
Our take on the Suzuki Swift
A 2023 Suzuki Swift typically advertises at €17,450 and a 2018 one at €12,300, so it loses roughly 7% of its value a year at that age, slower than most cars. It's sold here mainly as a petrol. At the NCT, the 2008–2021 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 1.2 hybrid is the most common engine (53% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 350k km.
Check a Suzuki Swift's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Suzuki Swift prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €26,250 | 0k km | 39 |
| 2026 | €25,450 | 0k km | 48 |
| 2025 | €22,500 | 11k km | 12 |
| 2024 | €19,500 | 19k km | 46 |
| 2023 | €17,450 | 62k km | 25 |
| 2022 | €16,750 | 69k km | 18 |
| 2021 | €14,500 | 68k km | 15 |
| 2020 | €13,950 | 80k km | 18 |
| 2019 | €12,950 | 85k km | 23 |
| 2018 | €12,300 | 85k km | 17 |
| 2017 | €10,950 | 81k km | 25 |
| 2016 | €9,950 | 94k km | 24 |
| 2015 | €9,500 | 91k km | 29 |
| 2014 | €7,850 | 103k km | 21 |
| 2013 | €7,950 | 94k km | 11 |
| 2012 | €6,000 | 147k km | 6 |
| 2009 | €5,500 | 131k km | 7 |
Suzuki Swift NCT pass rate
How often Suzuki Swifts pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 80% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 82% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 78% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 66% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 64% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 63% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 58% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 60% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 45% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 46% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 40% | 34% | |
| 2009 | 40% | 31% | |
| 2008 | 36% | 30% | |
| 2007 | 31% | 31% |
Most common reasons a 2021 Suzuki Swift fails: wheels & tyres (6.6% of tests), lights & electrics (5.5% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (2.1% of tests), headlight aim (2.1% of tests).
Common Suzuki Swift problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Hybrid | ~350k km | ~€180 | 114 |
| 1.2 Petrol | ~350k km | ~€200 | 97 |
| 1.3 Petrol | ~350k km | ~€210 | 6 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Suzuki Swift
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Suzuki Swift
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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