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FG13 VZM

2013 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,561 mi
Last recorded92,561 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Suzuki Swift48,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 VZM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 92,561 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 92,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 90,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 86,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel trim fouling valve stem

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at points along its length (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel trim fouling valve stem

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at points along its length (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2023 77,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre 2mm worn bald to inner edge and twisting (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe to ABS under OSF footwell corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower arm rearmost bush delaminating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre 2mm worn bald inner edge and twisting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear OSR wheel trim incorrectly fitted unable to check valve stem

Pass 6 Jun 2022 67,645 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear brake pipe slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 57,923 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 53,390 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,713 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn and lipped recommend brake check (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 46,713 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split and not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn and lipped recommend brake check (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 24,619 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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FG13 VZM is a 2013 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG13 VZM, 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 13 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FG13 VZM registered?

FG13 VZM is a 2013 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 May 2013.

Is FG13 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 VZM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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