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YR10 VCA

2010 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,094 mi
Last recorded105,094 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Suzuki Swift56,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 VCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 105,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,996 miles

Sill covers fitted unable to fully check outer sill

Under side has surface rust

Fail 2 Sep 2024 97,996 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel close to end off travel

Sill covers fitted unable to fully check outer sill

Under side has surface rust

Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,478 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

handbrake has travel

Pass 10 Mar 2022 92,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 92,724 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 92,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,238 miles

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT WEEPING

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Fail 27 Jan 2021 86,216 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT WEEPING

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,392 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 76,392 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,290 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 66,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 51,304 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,515 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 40,431 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 30,217 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 17,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YR10 VCA is a 2010 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YR10 VCA, 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 YR10 VCA registered?

YR10 VCA is a 2010 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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