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SUZUKI SWIFT Common

As of 2026 Q1, 167,646 SUZUKI SWIFTs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 7,550 (4.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

SUZUKI SWIFT car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
167,646
159,405 licensed8,241 SORN
▲ 7,550 (+4.7%) yr/yr
Peak: 167,646 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 42k 84k 126k 168k 2014 Q32020 Q22026 Q1

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 167,646 on the road.

Rarer than 2% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 167,632 on the road today
Petrol 65%Hybrid 33%Diesel 2%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the SWIFT

The Suzuki Swift (Japanese: Japanese: スズキ・スイフト, Hepburn: Suzuki Suifuto) is a supermini car (B-segment) produced by Suzuki. The vehicle is classified as a B-segment marque in the European single market, a segment referred to as a supermini in the British Isles. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had been applied to the rebadged Suzuki Cultus in numerous export markets since 1984. The Swift became its own model in 2004. Currently, the Swift is positioned between Ignis and Baleno in Suzuki's global hatchback lineup. Since its introduction as a global model in 2004, the Swift has been sold 10 million...

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

SUZUKI SWIFT — questions & answers

How many SUZUKI SWIFT are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 167,646 SUZUKI SWIFT were still registered in the UK — 159,405 licensed and on the road, plus 8,241 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the SUZUKI SWIFT rare?

The SUZUKI SWIFT is common, with 167,646 still on the road, making it rarer than 2% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the SUZUKI SWIFT increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of SUZUKI SWIFT on UK roads rose by 7,550 (4.7%).

What fuel do most SUZUKI SWIFT use?

Most SUZUKI SWIFT run on petrol — about 65% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid, diesel.

When did the SUZUKI SWIFT peak?

The SUZUKI SWIFT peaked at 167,646 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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