Known APK problem
Suzuki Swift IV: lights
On the Suzuki Swift IV the APK inspector finds lights problems 2.0× as often as on cars of the same age: at 7–8 years 22.3%, against about 11.2% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Broken bulbs, misaligned headlights or damaged light units.
How to check it at the viewing
Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.
Ask the seller: Have the headlights been aligned, and has there been moisture in the light units?
By age
Share of inspected Suzuki Swift IVs with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | Swift IV | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 – 8 years | B | 22.3% | 11.2% | 2.0× |
| 9 – 10 years | B | 21.0% | 13.1% | 1.6× |
| 11 – 12 years | B | 27.2% | 18.1% | 1.5× |
| 13 – 15 years | B | 32.7% | 23.4% | 1.4× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 7–8 years
| Model | Lights | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Swift IV | 22.3% | 2.0× |
| Peugeot 208 I | 24.0% | 2.1× |
| Mitsubishi Space Star | 13.8% | 1.2× |
| Opel Corsa E | 10.2% | 0.9× |
| Audi A1 (8X) | 8.5% | 0.8× |
| Kia Rio III | 10.6% | 0.9× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Suzuki Swift IV often have lights problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 7–8 years the inspector found a lights defect on 22.3% of inspected Suzuki Swift IVs, against about 11.2% of all cars of the same age (2.0×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the lights on a used Suzuki Swift IV?
Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know