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AK57 XUZ

2007 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,496 mi
Last recorded96,496 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 XUZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,496 miles

Central Front Cross member showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2020 96,483 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Cross member showing signs of corrosion

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 87,965 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,795 miles

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 9 Apr 2018 80,794 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 73% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,493 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,554 miles

Rear brake pipes covered in grease can not be fully inspected

Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,767 miles

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

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

brake pipes coated in grease can not be fully inspected

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 49,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cannot assess all brake pipes due to method of protection

Fail 10 Aug 2013 49,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cannot assess all brake pipes due to method of protection

Pass 4 Aug 2012 42,985 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 35,479 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Aug 2011 35,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,501 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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AK57 XUZ is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 62,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK57 XUZ, 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 19 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK57 XUZ registered?

AK57 XUZ is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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