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ALY 514E

2018 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,903 mi
Last recorded12,903 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALY 514E
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 12,903 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 12,670 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 11,932 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 6,238 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 5,781 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 5,467 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 5,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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ALY 514E is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 30,330 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 ALY 514E, 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 8 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALY 514E?

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What year was ALY 514E registered?

ALY 514E is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is ALY 514E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALY 514E shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALY 514E have outstanding finance?

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