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YC10 GVE

2010 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,508 mi
Last recorded70,508 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Swift56,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 GVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 70,508 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 70,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn leg top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 63,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 55,263 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 55,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 46,804 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 35,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts & both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 35,460 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning easy to left hard to right (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected abs pump (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts & both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 29,051 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside multiple zones

Fail 13 Apr 2021 29,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside multiple zones

steering effort inconstant turning to right feels heavy

Pass 25 Mar 2020 27,631 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 27,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 25,608 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 23,433 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 21,493 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 21,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 19,494 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,606 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 17,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 15,252 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 12,486 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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YC10 GVE is a 2010 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YC10 GVE, 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 YC10 GVE registered?

YC10 GVE is a 2010 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 April 2010.

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