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DT17 XLJ

2017 Suzuki Swift

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,077 mi
Last recorded67,077 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Swift32,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT17 XLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 67,077 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 60,304 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 60,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded - Chassis to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded - Chassis to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - Flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 53,713 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 53,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 45,630 miles

Front tyres wearing low 185/55/16

Fail 19 Jul 2023 45,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front tyres wearing low 185/55/16

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,109 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 33,544 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 27,793 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 27,635 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer brake pad has scored disc slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 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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DT17 XLJ is a 2017 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DT17 XLJ, 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 DT17 XLJ registered?

DT17 XLJ is a 2017 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 July 2017.

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