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C17 ARE

2018 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,587 mi
Last recorded29,587 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 ARE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 29,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 27,244 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 13 Sep 2023 25,073 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight cracking age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 25,070 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe in clip at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe in clip at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight cracking age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 22,793 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 20,624 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at plastic clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at plastic clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 19,311 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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C17 ARE is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C17 ARE, 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.

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What year was C17 ARE registered?

C17 ARE is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 January 2018.

Is C17 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 ARE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C17 ARE have outstanding finance?

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