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BG14 AKP

2014 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,782 mi
Last recorded78,782 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Swift43,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 AKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 78,782 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 78,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 71,171 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 71,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 64,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 58,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded both sides of the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 58,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded both sides of the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 51,755 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 51,755 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 45,842 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,822 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,604 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 19,672 miles

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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BG14 AKP is a 2014 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,487 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 BG14 AKP, 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 12 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG14 AKP registered?

BG14 AKP is a 2014 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 July 2014.

Is BG14 AKP safe to buy?

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