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SUZUKI SWIFT2018 · 1.4L PETROL

GL02 ABY

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Considering this 2018 SUZUKI SWIFT? It's a PETROL with a 1373cc engine showing 72,331 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 16/12/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/12/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
1373cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in December 2025 at 72,331 miles resulted in a pass, but with multiple advisories regarding tyre wear across the axle. This indicates that while the car remains legally roadable, the owner has neglected to replace basic consumables until they reached the legal limit of 2mm to 3mm. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between the August 2023 test at 50,013 miles and the December 2024 test at 63,270 miles, the car covered over 13,000 miles in sixteen months, representing a period of higher usage compared to the annual average. However, the gap between the August and December 2024 tests suggests the vehicle was tested out of cycle, likely to address a mechanical failure. A buyer should inspect the front suspension components closely, specifically the fractured offside front coil spring noted in December 2024. While this was repaired to pass the subsequent test, the failure of a suspension spring often indicates significant stress on related shock absorbers and bushings. The December 2025 advisories for uneven tyre wear on three wheels further suggest a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require a professional investigation to prevent premature wear of new tyres.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in December 2025 at 72,331 miles resulted in a pass, but with multiple advisories regarding tyre wear across the axle. This indicates that while the car remains legally roadable, the owner has neglected to replace basic consumables until they reached the legal limit of 2mm to 3mm. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between the August 2023 test at 50,013 miles and the December 2024 test at 63,270 miles, the car covered over 13,000 miles in sixteen months, representing a period of higher usage compared to the annual average. However, the gap between the August and December 2024 tests suggests the vehicle was tested out of cycle, likely to address a mechanical failure. A buyer should inspect the front suspension components closely, specifically the fractured offside front coil spring noted in December 2024. While this was repaired to pass the subsequent test, the failure of a suspension spring often indicates significant stress on related shock absorbers and bushings. The December 2025 advisories for uneven tyre wear on three wheels further suggest a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require a professional investigation to prevent premature wear of new tyres.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2018, this Suzuki Swift with plate GL02 ABY has undergone 5 MOT inspections since August 2023.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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