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EF18 AMV

2018 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,554 mi
Last recorded49,554 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 AMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 49,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 31/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 185/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 49,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 31/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 185/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 46,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55r16 Dot 31/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS malfunction.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 42,013 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 42,013 miles

Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 37,254 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 37,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 33,050 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 26,389 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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EF18 AMV is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 30,330 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 EF18 AMV, 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 8 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF18 AMV?

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What year was EF18 AMV registered?

EF18 AMV is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is EF18 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF18 AMV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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