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BV07 ZCT

2007 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,152 mi
Last recorded101,152 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 ZCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 101,152 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 96,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 93,254 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 93,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 90,829 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 90,829 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,886 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 88,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,490 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 85,490 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm - wishbone, rear pivot bush partially separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,192 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 82,189 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,131 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 71,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 59,271 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 49,334 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 49,334 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 39,532 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,278 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,053 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,537 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 20,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BV07 ZCT is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV07 ZCT, 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 BV07 ZCT registered?

BV07 ZCT is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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