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AO10 VLK

2010 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,852 mi
Last recorded94,852 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Swift56,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,852 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 94,852 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,459 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet damaged but can still be closed securely

Fail 30 Sep 2015 65,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet damaged but can still be closed securely

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,434 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 52,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,730 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 31,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 VLK is a 2010 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AO10 VLK, 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.

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What year was AO10 VLK registered?

AO10 VLK is a 2010 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 July 2010.

Is AO10 VLK safe to buy?

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