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AV17 VBT

2017 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,132 mi
Last recorded30,132 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Swift32,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 VBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 30,132 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 29,549 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 28,536 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 26,737 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 24,227 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 24,227 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 20,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020

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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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AV17 VBT is a 2017 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 32,661 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 AV17 VBT, 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 9 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV17 VBT registered?

AV17 VBT is a 2017 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is AV17 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 VBT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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