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ET18 MDY

2018 Suzuki Swift

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,411 mi
Last recorded49,411 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET18 MDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 49,411 miles

Front Inner Front inner brake pad wearing low 3mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre wearing 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre wearing 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 44,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 37,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 30,408 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 24,190 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 24,190 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 17,353 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (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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ET18 MDY is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 ET18 MDY, 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.

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What year was ET18 MDY registered?

ET18 MDY is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 July 2018.

Is ET18 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET18 MDY 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.

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