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EF18 UTE

2018 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,547 mi
Last recorded63,547 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 UTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 63,547 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 54,603 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 43,885 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 38,513 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 34,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 18,721 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 18,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 UTE is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE?

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What year was EF18 UTE registered?

EF18 UTE is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 July 2018.

Is EF18 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF18 UTE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF18 UTE have outstanding finance?

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