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BG57 VUN

2007 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,931 mi
Last recorded122,931 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 VUN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 122,931 miles

Front Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 109,831 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 109,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,188 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 96,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 80,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,678 miles

hand brake travel high

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

offside wiper cleaned now clears screen

Pass 21 Sep 2013 54,700 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear exhaust mount on rear silencer adrift

Fail 14 Sep 2013 54,454 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

long parking brake travel

nearside rear exhaust mount on rear silencer adrift

nearside rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 8 Sep 2012 45,971 miles

Exhaust - One rear silencer mounting bracket corroded to excess (detached)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 45,971 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust - One rear silencer mounting bracket corroded to excess (detached)

Rear service brake application - lower effort at offside

Pass 24 Sep 2011 39,245 miles

both front tyres worn on edge of tread

Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,197 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 30,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BG57 VUN is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 62,096 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 BG57 VUN, 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 19 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG57 VUN is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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