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AV07 HXZ

2007 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,427 mi
Last recorded120,427 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 HXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 120,427 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust rear box broken off (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting or extending (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting or extending (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to offside and nearside rear axle metal brake pipes

oil filter leaking oil

Pass 19 Nov 2024 115,391 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber starting to leak

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking and oil very dirty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 3 remaining tyres worn on inner outer edges close to inner cords

corrosion to both rear axle metal brake pipes

Fail 8 Nov 2024 115,384 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing belt trapped under seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber starting to leak

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking and oil very dirty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 3 remaining tyres worn on inner outer edges close to inner cords

corrosion to both rear axle metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2023 107,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2023 107,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

foot pedal travel

Pass 29 Oct 2022 101,014 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 101,010 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever travel on limit

Fail 18 Oct 2021 94,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

handbrake lever travel on limit

Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,043 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil leaking from oil filter

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner outer edges perished cracked on edges of tread close to inner cords

Fail 15 Oct 2020 90,034 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil leaking from oil filter

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner outer edges perished cracked on edges of tread close to inner cords

slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 5 Oct 2019 83,573 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 83,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,495 miles

offside rear shock absoeber starting to leak

slight binding and lower effort to nearside handbrake

Fail 12 Oct 2018 72,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear shock absoeber starting to leak

playa in nearside front ball joint

slight binding and lower effort to nearside handbrake

Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,892 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,356 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2016 53,349 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,515 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 43,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 43,323 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,764 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 34,310 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 31,911 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,911 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,338 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,038 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 22,037 miles

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

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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AV07 HXZ is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV07 HXZ, 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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AV07 HXZ is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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