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AP57 LJL

2007 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,011 mi
Last recorded46,011 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 LJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 46,011 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 46,010 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 44,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,003 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs Corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 42,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs Corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 39,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 35,841 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,118 miles

slight free play in steering column

Pass 28 Aug 2019 27,742 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear beam corroded and rusty

Rear exhaust box has one mounting rotted off but is still secure and does not leak

Pass 20 Aug 2018 26,557 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre ()

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

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

Rear suspension axle beam surface corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 25,425 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 24,198 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 24,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,943 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 22,943 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 21,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 20,385 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 20,385 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 17,071 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,684 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,694 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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AP57 LJL is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AP57 LJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP57 LJL registered?

AP57 LJL is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is AP57 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 LJL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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