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AV13 XCU

2013 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,314 mi
Last recorded140,314 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Suzuki Swift48,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 XCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 140,314 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 138,236 miles

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

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 138,234 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear & noisy (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 124,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak from centre to rear on the flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

OSF shock absorber top mount has play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes grinding/noisy

Road wheel slightly distorted NSF wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 113,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 May 2023 113,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 May 2022 97,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2022 97,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 86,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 83,142 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Jun 2019 73,178 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,550 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 56,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 29,963 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 9,442 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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AV13 XCU is a 2013 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,266 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 AV13 XCU, 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 13 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV13 XCU registered?

AV13 XCU is a 2013 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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