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Y40 BEV

2018 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,943 mi
Last recorded53,943 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 BEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 53,943 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 97,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 48,997 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 94,604 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 39,590 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 90,022 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 90,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 27,798 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Apr 2023 27,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 85,495 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside, advise to replace asap 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 17,836 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Intermittent fault (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 13,206 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 78,369 miles

Evidence of a past small oil leak from the nearside front shock

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost bald rest of the tyre is 2.6 mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing thin. Tyre is perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 72,753 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tires perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,818 miles

both front C.V boots have small split but not leaking grease

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2017 62,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1 - 1.5k left (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4k (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 49,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,306 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,511 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,281 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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Y40 BEV is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 Y40 BEV, 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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Y40 BEV is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 June 2018.

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