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YB18 SRU

2018 Suzuki Swift

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,202 mi
Last recorded71,202 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB18 SRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 71,202 miles

nearside rear brake disc showing signs of binding

Fail 26 Mar 2026 71,202 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

nearside rear brake disc showing signs of binding

Pass 29 Mar 2025 61,747 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 61,747 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 49,855 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear bumper loose slightly

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 41,304 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 29,148 miles

Offside rear bumper slightly loose

Fail 28 Jun 2022 29,148 miles

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

Offside rear bumper slightly loose

Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,562 miles

Boot compartment full

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside front (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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YB18 SRU is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB18 SRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YB18 SRU?

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What year was YB18 SRU registered?

YB18 SRU is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 June 2018.

Is YB18 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB18 SRU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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