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AK57 XVM

2007 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,425 mi
Last recorded86,425 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 85,056 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 85,054 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 82,823 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 82,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 85% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,291 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 80,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,488 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,625 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush coming adrift (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre excessively mis-shaped

Fail 10 Nov 2015 66,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cylinder to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush coming adrift (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre excessively mis-shaped

Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,463 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 59,463 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

right rear binding slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2013 55,809 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,187 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 53,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,047 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,475 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 39,472 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,646 miles

front suspension bottom arm bushes-split offside and nearside.

wiper blades-streaky.

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 XVM is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AK57 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

AK57 XVM is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is AK57 XVM safe to buy?

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