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BT57 ZLZ

2007 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,868 mi
Last recorded116,868 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 ZLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 116,868 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 116,865 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 108,955 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 108,932 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 101,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 101,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,565 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 88,458 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust bracket

Pass 7 Nov 2018 78,485 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 78,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,956 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 72,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front engine oil filter badly corroded and leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2016 67,598 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 67,598 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,474 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 62,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,198 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 57,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 52,268 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 52,268 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,008 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,924 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread.

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 ZLZ is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

BT57 ZLZ is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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The MOT history for BT57 ZLZ shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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