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BK07 ABV

2007 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,044 mi
Last recorded99,044 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 ABV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 99,044 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 99,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear bush fixing bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 90,806 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 90,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 84,357 miles

both front tyres worn

Fail 16 Jul 2020 84,356 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn

Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,225 miles

o/s handbrake lower than o/s advise check handbrake operation

Fail 6 Aug 2019 82,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s handbrake lower than o/s advise check handbrake operation

Pass 24 May 2018 70,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 63,362 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)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 50,264 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,450 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,824 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 38,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 37,694 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 31,258 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 27,531 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 23,546 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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BK07 ABV is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc 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 BK07 ABV, 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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BK07 ABV is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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