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DF17 HVT

2017 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,852 mi
Last recorded68,852 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Swift32,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 HVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 68,852 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 51,539 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 43,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 43,446 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 34,334 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 34,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 23,670 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 13,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 13,266 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Fail 22 May 2020 13,266 miles

Nearside 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 HVT is a 2017 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

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

Is DF17 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF17 HVT shows 11 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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