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G8 BJG

2017 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,392 mi
Last recorded44,392 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Swift32,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 BJG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 44,392 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 44,392 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 39,312 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 39,312 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 34,041 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 25,640 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 16,256 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded bottom of the spring is corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake pad(s) are half worn

Pass 21 Aug 2020 11,853 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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G8 BJG is a 2017 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G8 BJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G8 BJG registered?

G8 BJG is a 2017 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 September 2017.

Is G8 BJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 BJG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G8 BJG have outstanding finance?

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