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BU18 UWR

2018 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,968 mi
Last recorded58,968 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 UWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 58,968 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 51,136 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 41,909 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 41,844 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. O/S/R tyre is odd one out (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 32,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Mar 2023 32,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 22,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see with wheel in place. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored cant see why as cant see pads. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 15,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In inner sidewall ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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BU18 UWR is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 BU18 UWR, 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

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What year was BU18 UWR registered?

BU18 UWR is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is BU18 UWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 UWR 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.

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