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496 LAE

2018 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,845 mi
Last recorded42,845 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Swift30,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration496 LAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 42,845 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Jan 2025 37,316 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 32,293 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 26,865 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 18,822 miles

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jan 2021 10,212 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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496 LAE is a 2018 Suzuki Swift in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 496 LAE, 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 496 LAE?

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What year was 496 LAE registered?

496 LAE is a 2018 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 January 2018.

Is 496 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 496 LAE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 496 LAE have outstanding finance?

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