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BA18 BTU

2018 Suzuki Swift

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,885 mi
Last recorded26,885 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 BTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 26,885 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2026 26,885 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Coolant level low

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 20,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 16,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 11,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 7,479 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 3,342 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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BA18 BTU is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 30,330 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 BA18 BTU, 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 8 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BA18 BTU registered?

BA18 BTU is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 July 2018.

Is BA18 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA18 BTU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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