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BJ07 UYD

2007 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,859 mi
Last recorded144,859 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 UYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 144,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 138,863 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 138,863 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 134,633 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 134,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 129,931 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 126,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 126,770 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 121,648 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 121,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 114,699 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 108,150 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 102,994 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,925 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2012 74,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,231 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 48,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BJ07 UYD is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ07 UYD, 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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What year was BJ07 UYD registered?

BJ07 UYD is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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