MOT Status
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88,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust System Corroded
Front Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear handbrake weak
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear handbrake weak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 To flex brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s\ and n\s\ across axle to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s\ and n\s\ across axle to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)
near side front lower suspension arm has slight play ball joint
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ57 GAO is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 BJ57 GAO, 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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BJ57 GAO is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2007.
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