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Why is the VED on my Suzuki Swift so high?

I own a 2013 5 door Suzuki Swift and road tax is supposed to be £35 per year, yet I'm being charged £150. Many cars in the Suzuki range have the same 1242cc engine but are also £35 per year, am I being overcharged?

Asked on 31 August 2023 by Paz

Answered by David Ross
As your Suzuki was registered in 2013 the rate of VED is calculated based on its CO2 emissions. Although all Swift versions bar the Sport used a 1.2-litre engine, the CO2 emissions varied between 99g/km and129g/km depending on the model. Your V5C registration document will indicate the emissions for your specific model, but if it is between 121-130g/km then £150 a year is the correct VED rate for your car.

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