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BJ18 YRS

2018 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,857 mi
Last recorded55,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 YRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 55,857 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 55,856 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 47,557 miles

parking brake lever becoming low on reserve travel

Pass 25 Nov 2023 36,325 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 26,833 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2022 26,833 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 20,051 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 17,030 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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BJ18 YRS is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ18 YRS, 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 BJ18 YRS?

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What year was BJ18 YRS registered?

BJ18 YRS is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is BJ18 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 YRS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ18 YRS have outstanding finance?

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