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AV07 OFZ

2007 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

182,390 mi
Last recorded182,390 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 182,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2025 182,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 171,894 miles

park brake lever travel high

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake performance only just met requirements

Fail 10 Jun 2024 171,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake lever travel high

Pass 9 Jun 2023 159,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 151,793 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear suspension shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 148,089 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 144,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 135,032 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 135,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 124,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 124,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 115,885 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on edges

Nearside Front wheel outer rim has damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

front tyres perished and badly cracked

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 31 Aug 2017 115,883 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on edges

Nearside Front wheel outer rim has damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

front tyres perished and badly cracked

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 30 Aug 2016 105,346 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 105,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 95,491 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 89,595 miles

front pads low

slight exhaust blow centre to rear

Pass 9 Nov 2013 81,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,974 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 68,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

185/60 x 15 Nearside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 29 Oct 2011 54,798 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,265 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 42,265 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,714 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OFZ is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OFZ, 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 OFZ is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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