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DE57 BYN

2007 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,731 mi
Last recorded78,731 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 BYN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 78,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 78,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,040 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 75,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 71,006 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 67,287 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 62,374 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 60,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,086 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 52,406 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,841 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 46,840 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,059 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,934 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,709 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,996 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 31,996 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,609 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 28,609 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,288 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 21,508 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 BYN is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYN, 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 BYN registered?

DE57 BYN is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is DE57 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 BYN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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