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YL18 FON

2018 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,774 mi
Last recorded36,774 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 FON
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 36,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 31,852 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 31,852 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2023 24,982 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 20,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 15,944 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 15,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 FON is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FON, 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 YL18 FON?

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What year was YL18 FON registered?

YL18 FON is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 June 2018.

Is YL18 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 FON shows 7 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.

Does YL18 FON have outstanding finance?

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