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AP17 VCU

2017 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,177 mi
Last recorded43,177 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Swift32,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 VCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 43,177 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 36,954 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 30,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 23,246 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 23,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 18,099 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 13,377 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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AP17 VCU is a 2017 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 32,661 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 AP17 VCU, 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 9 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 AP17 VCU registered?

AP17 VCU is a 2017 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 August 2017.

Is AP17 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 VCU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP17 VCU have outstanding finance?

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