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YF14 BDU

2014 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,676 mi
Last recorded78,676 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Swift43,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF14 BDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 78,676 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 71,642 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 71,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 66,019 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 66,019 miles

Central Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 60,620 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 60,611 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 60,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 54,646 miles

not able to fully inspect near/off side front outer brake disc pads ( wheel trims fitted )

Pass 17 Dec 2020 30,108 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 43,489 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 36,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 27,666 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 27,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YF14 BDU is a 2014 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,487 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 YF14 BDU, 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 12 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 YF14 BDU?

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What year was YF14 BDU registered?

YF14 BDU is a 2014 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 May 2014.

Is YF14 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF14 BDU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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