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AP57 UJV

2007 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,932 mi
Last recorded127,932 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 UJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 127,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 125,462 miles

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

Front coolant radiator support corroded

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 125,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front coolant radiator support corroded

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 124,400 miles

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

Front radiator support corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 120,289 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 116,400 miles

Coil spring corroded all four are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at rear of arms wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chips in screen

Pass 18 Sep 2019 109,173 miles

Both Rear tyres inner edge wearing out of shape

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 109,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both Rear tyres inner edge wearing out of shape

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 99,974 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 99,974 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 86,538 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

offside front tyre on legal requirement of 1.6mm

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Sep 2017 86,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

offside front tyre on legal requirement of 1.6mm

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,771 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

nearside rear park brake effort slightly low

park brake lever needs adjustment

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,282 miles

Front discs worn

Front suspension arm bushes split

Rear surface rust to rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Sep 2015 68,282 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs worn

Front suspension arm bushes split

Rear surface rust to rear brake pipes

Fail 4 Sep 2014 62,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,408 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,626 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,510 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 48,510 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 40,002 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 39,881 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,285 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 31,189 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 UJV is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP57 UJV, 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 AP57 UJV registered?

AP57 UJV is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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