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YX14 YBC

2014 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,638 mi
Last recorded88,638 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Swift43,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX14 YBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 88,638 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 83,692 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 83,689 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 78,004 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 72,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 72,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 64,436 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,712 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,592 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 48,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 37,583 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn

rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 5 Mar 2019 37,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 31,801 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 23,926 miles

rear tyres slightly cracked in the tread grooves

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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YX14 YBC is a 2014 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX14 YBC, 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

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What year was YX14 YBC registered?

YX14 YBC is a 2014 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is YX14 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX14 YBC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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