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AY56 JBE

2007 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,830 mi
Last recorded151,830 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 JBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 151,830 miles

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

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

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

exhaust leak

Fail 12 Jan 2021 151,824 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust leak

Pass 5 Jul 2019 128,655 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 128,654 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 119,697 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 119,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 114,106 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear seats.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front lower arm rear bush split and starting to separate

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

n/s/r shock absorber damp

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2017 114,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Child seats fitted to both rear seats.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front lower arm rear bush split and starting to separate

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

n/s/r shock absorber damp

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2016 101,545 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 91,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc worn excessively,advice replacing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 86,596 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,592 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,616 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,364 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,338 miles

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

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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AY56 JBE is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AY56 JBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY56 JBE registered?

AY56 JBE is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is AY56 JBE safe to buy?

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