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BF18 VKU

2018 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,741 mi
Last recorded73,741 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 VKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 73,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2025 64,828 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 55,622 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 55,622 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 44,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 30,484 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 23,479 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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BF18 VKU is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 998cc petrol 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 BF18 VKU, 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 BF18 VKU?

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What year was BF18 VKU registered?

BF18 VKU is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BF18 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 VKU 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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