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188 HBH

2018 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,817 mi
Last recorded68,817 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration188 HBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 68,817 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 68,815 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tpms light on dash

Pass 6 Feb 2025 59,518 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 52,180 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,293 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 35,829 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking up but no cords showing

Fail 6 Jan 2022 35,829 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking up but no cords showing

Pass 7 Jan 2021 25,202 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 25,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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188 HBH is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 188 HBH, 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

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What year was 188 HBH registered?

188 HBH is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is 188 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 188 HBH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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