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AV17 VBM

2017 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,741 mi
Last recorded74,741 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Swift32,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 VBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 74,741 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 2 May 2025 68,486 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 61,952 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 61,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 51,951 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 51,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 43,568 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 33,372 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 33,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 29,350 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 29,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020

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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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AV17 VBM is a 2017 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV17 VBM, 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.

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What year was AV17 VBM registered?

AV17 VBM is a 2017 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is AV17 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 VBM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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