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AV57 LBU

2007 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,859 mi
Last recorded126,859 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 LBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 126,859 miles

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

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

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2023 116,992 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Various metal pipes corroded

Various underside corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2023 116,992 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Various metal pipes corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2022 107,311 miles

both front tyres low tread

washers poor

Fail 23 Sep 2022 107,311 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres low tread

washers poor

Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,278 miles

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

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2021 100,277 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 96,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 96,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,752 miles

Various Metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 92,752 miles

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

Various Metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,966 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 88,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone lower rear bush starting to separate from wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 82,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone lower rear bush starting to separate from wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,342 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,656 miles

Front service/foot brake has a slight imbalance

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,981 miles

ehaust heat sheild broken

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,142 miles

Both front lower arms, rear most bushs starting to unbond

Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,060 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,011 miles

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

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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AV57 LBU is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV57 LBU, 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 AV57 LBU registered?

AV57 LBU is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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