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DK57 VDZ

2007 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,885 mi
Last recorded90,885 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 VDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 90,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion under vehicle

multiple damage to body work

Fail 19 Nov 2019 90,884 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion under vehicle

multiple damage to body work

Pass 29 Nov 2018 97,377 miles

Slight leak front rear exhaust.

Brake discs are corroded.

Corrosion in various places.

O/s front brake works a little slower than n/s.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Rear tyres are wearing unevenly.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

There is a pinhole in the n/s inner driveshaft gaiter.

Fail 29 Nov 2018 97,377 miles

Brake discs are corroded.

Corrosion in various places.

O/s front brake works a little slower than n/s.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Rear tyres are wearing unevenly.

Slight leak front rear exhaust.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

There is a pinhole in the n/s inner driveshaft gaiter.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 97,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear securing bolt loose - marked. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to hose - marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake discs are corroded.

Corrosion in various places.

O/s front brake works a little slower than n/s.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Rear tyres are wearing unevenly.

Slight leak front rear exhaust.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

There is a pinhole in the n/s inner driveshaft gaiter.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,201 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 74,806 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,511 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 62,511 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,855 miles

Wider tyres fitted to front axle

Fail 14 Jul 2014 49,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 49,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,855 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2012 48,999 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,807 miles

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

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

hand brake is high

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,260 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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DK57 VDZ is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DK57 VDZ, 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 DK57 VDZ registered?

DK57 VDZ is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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