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DE57 BYL

2007 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,868 mi
Last recorded77,868 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 BYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 77,868 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 77,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,830 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 73,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 73,243 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,039 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,749 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,265 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 46,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,588 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,351 miles

Advise both rear tyres are perishing and cracking within the tread area

Advise rear wiper blade deteriated

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 32,351 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise both rear tyres are perishing and cracking within the tread area

Advise rear wiper blade deteriated

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,746 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,720 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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DE57 BYL is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE57 BYL, 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 DE57 BYL registered?

DE57 BYL is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is DE57 BYL safe to buy?

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