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YL18 EWP

2018 Suzuki Swift

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,260 mi
Last recorded39,260 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 EWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 39,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 39,259 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at join to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at join to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 35,778 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 35,777 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 30,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 27,050 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 22,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1855516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 18,625 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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YL18 EWP is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL18 EWP, 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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What year was YL18 EWP registered?

YL18 EWP is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is YL18 EWP safe to buy?

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