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Y40 VMS

2010 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,431 mi
Last recorded52,431 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Swift56,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 VMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 52,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 47,918 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 46,302 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 45,816 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 45,677 miles

handbrake travel noted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 45,517 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 45,517 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 45,055 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,051 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,645 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,110 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,459 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 39,451 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,851 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 26,830 miles

both rear tyres are at approx 3mm

nearside front tyre is at 1.6mm limit

offside front tyre is at 2mm

Pass 14 Jan 2013 19,814 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 VMS is a 2010 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 56,761 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 VMS, 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 16 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y40 VMS registered?

Y40 VMS is a 2010 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 January 2010.

Is Y40 VMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 VMS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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