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APG 5Y

2007 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,774 mi
Last recorded145,774 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPG 5Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 145,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear sill is holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 143,065 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 137,886 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 137,886 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 134,443 miles

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

Front anti roll bar linkages , dust covers perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 130,320 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 128,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnavs ()

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 128,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnavs ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 124,707 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 120,621 miles

Advise damage to nearside rear door

Fail 17 Jul 2018 120,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Advise damage to nearside rear door

Pass 18 May 2017 114,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,782 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 99,204 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 99,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 89,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has two puncture repairs

Fail 27 May 2014 89,092 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre has two puncture repairs

Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2013 77,113 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 Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,329 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 50,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wear / lip to front brake discs

Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear / lip to front brake discs

Fail 15 Jul 2010 35,806 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,806 miles

osf inner drive shaft gaiter split

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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APG 5Y is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc 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 APG 5Y, 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 APG 5Y registered?

APG 5Y is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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