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DA56 VFR

2007 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,018 mi
Last recorded137,018 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 VFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 137,018 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 137,018 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 125,179 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

both front and n/s rear coil spring slight corroded

both rear tyres slight perished on outer walls

n/s front tyre slight worn on inner edge

o/s front inner cv boot slight weeping of grease

rear axle bushes poor condition n/s and o/s

rear axle slight corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2024 125,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

bonnet under side slight corroded

both front and n/s rear coil spring slight corroded

both rear tyres slight perished on outer walls

n/s front tyre slight worn on inner edge

o/s front inner cv boot slight weeping of grease

rear axle bushes poor condition n/s and o/s

rear axle slight corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2023 115,980 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 107,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2022 107,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,775 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,813 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 90,274 miles

Top engine mount worn

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,425 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 77,425 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front inner and outer edge bold

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

Offside Front inner edge bold

Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,745 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 69,742 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,232 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 60,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 54,442 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 46,782 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 46,464 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,626 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,324 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 31,324 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,064 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 27,064 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 21,048 miles

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

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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DA56 VFR is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DA56 VFR, 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 DA56 VFR registered?

DA56 VFR is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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