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A17 VKM

2007 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,494 mi
Last recorded127,494 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Swift62,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 127,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 127,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,940 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,502 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 93,072 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 82,457 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,561 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 75,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,123 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,665 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,581 miles

puncture repair to o/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2012 38,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

puncture repair to o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 May 2011 27,926 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,570 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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A17 VKM is a 2007 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 62,096 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 A17 VKM, 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 19 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A17 VKM is a 2007 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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