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BT57 AHE

2007 Suzuki Swift

Orange Diesel 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,264 mi
Last recorded121,264 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 AHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 121,264 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe is holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 119,434 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 116,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose top of shock spindle corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 111,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2-3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 107,943 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 107,941 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,259 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 106,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 104,901 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 104,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 94,785 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 94,785 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 80,914 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroding.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight bind n/s rear brake.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 71,060 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,713 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,292 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 49,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,167 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 37,167 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,930 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 18,430 miles

windscreen wipers perishing

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 12,700 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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BT57 AHE is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT57 AHE, 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 BT57 AHE registered?

BT57 AHE is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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