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DC18 ZTP

2018 Suzuki Swift

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,508 mi
Last recorded54,508 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 ZTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 54,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 46,411 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 46,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 39,755 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 36,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2023 36,514 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm also wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nailed near the shoulder ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2022 27,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 27,395 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 19,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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DC18 ZTP is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC18 ZTP, 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 DC18 ZTP registered?

DC18 ZTP is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 August 2018.

Is DC18 ZTP safe to buy?

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