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AY57 LBA

2007 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,681 mi
Last recorded94,681 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 LBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 94,681 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 94,673 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 90,625 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 87,384 miles

Nearside Front Wing and bumper accident damage

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 84,698 miles

handbrake performance just met @16%

Pass 27 Jan 2022 80,483 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 78,891 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 72,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 64,472 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 64,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 55,690 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,120 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 43,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 43,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 13 Dec 2014 36,762 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 29,277 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 22,056 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 14,921 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 5,470 miles

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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AY57 LBA is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY57 LBA, 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 AY57 LBA registered?

AY57 LBA is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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