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A21 SCG

2014 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

82,246 mi
Last recorded82,246 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Swift43,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 SCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 82,246 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 80,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 125,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 16 May 2025 125,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 22 Aug 2024 77,833 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 121,577 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 72,869 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 114,336 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 114,187 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,377 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 104,963 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 104,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 55,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 95,772 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn

Fail 18 Nov 2020 92,895 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 15 Oct 2020 47,325 miles

suspect coolant leak from radiator area.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 85,644 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 40,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,291 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres down to 3mm

Fail 7 Nov 2018 74,097 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres down to 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2018 32,369 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 32,369 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 63,553 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 63,548 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2017 23,520 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 52,183 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,305 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,282 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 39,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 33,629 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 26,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,259 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 22,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,780 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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A21 SCG is a 2014 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

Across all 2014 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,487 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A21 SCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 12 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A21 SCG registered?

A21 SCG is a 2014 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 October 2014.

Is A21 SCG safe to buy?

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