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BG14 ORV

2014 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,959 mi
Last recorded120,959 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Swift43,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 ORV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 120,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 104,150 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 104,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 86,993 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 86,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 83,097 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint cover insecure but not resulting in excessive movement/ingress of dirt

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle has some underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,364 miles

Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os: casings slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 6 Jul 2021 78,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm + NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake Result Brake efficiency 19% OSR lazy. Readings:L/R 110L/90

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os corroded (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 2 Jul 2021 78,988 miles

Headlamp aim not tested nsf coil spring dislocated (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt coil spring broken and resting on ARB link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken and resting on ARB link (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure broken and resting on ARB link (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible coil spring broken and resting on ARB link (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm + NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake Result Brake efficiency 19% OSR lazy. Readings:L/R 110L/90

Oil leak, but not excessive canister may be loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os corroded (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NS AND OS 3mm + WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

park brake lever has little reserve travel

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 25 May 2019 71,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2019 71,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 59,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 49,997 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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BG14 ORV is a 2014 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ORV, 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.

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BG14 ORV is a 2014 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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