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AO10 PTU

2010 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,084 mi
Last recorded172,084 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Swift56,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 PTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 172,084 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 157,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 157,709 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 138,781 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 118,940 miles

Nearside Front play in the upper shock absorber bearing

Offside Front play in the upper shock absorber bearing

Fail 12 Jul 2023 118,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front play in the upper shock absorber bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2022 114,928 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 111,908 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 109,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2019 109,809 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,708 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,187 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,390 miles

Rear tyres perishing and nearside tyre wearing close to inner wear indicator

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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AO10 PTU is a 2010 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 56,761 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 AO10 PTU, 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 16 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO10 PTU registered?

AO10 PTU is a 2010 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is AO10 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO10 PTU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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