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BD18 BFY

2018 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,818 mi
Last recorded34,818 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 BFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 34,818 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 29,891 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 25,513 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 25,513 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 20,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 14,858 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting to Crack.

Front Brake Pads ~4mm. Slight Lip On Front Discs.

Fail 14 Apr 2022 14,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Tyres Starting to Crack.

Front Brake Pads ~4mm. Slight Lip On Front Discs.

Offside Front Tyre Cracking.

Pass 23 Apr 2021 9,375 miles

Front Tyres Starting to Crack In Tread.

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

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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BD18 BFY is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD18 BFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD18 BFY?

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What year was BD18 BFY registered?

BD18 BFY is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is BD18 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 BFY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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