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DF17 HVS

2017 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,518 mi
Last recorded49,518 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Swift32,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 HVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 49,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 41,359 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 36,079 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 36,079 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt webbing excessively twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 27,990 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 27,990 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 17,727 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 17,694 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 15,330 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

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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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DF17 HVS is a 2017 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 32,661 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 DF17 HVS, 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 9 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DF17 HVS registered?

DF17 HVS is a 2017 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is DF17 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF17 HVS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF17 HVS have outstanding finance?

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