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AB51 MES

2014 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,358 mi
Last recorded44,358 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Swift43,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 MES
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 44,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 44,357 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 30,724 miles

Fuel pipes at rear slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 22,839 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Sep 2023 22,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 19,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 18,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in n/s/f tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from front to o/s/r hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 17,498 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 17,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 16,000 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 16,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 14,081 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 12,473 miles

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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AB51 MES is a 2014 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AB51 MES, 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 AB51 MES registered?

AB51 MES is a 2014 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is AB51 MES safe to buy?

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