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2018 Suzuki Swift 1.0L Petrol · BU18 HSE

BU18 HSE

2018 Suzuki Swift (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 46,802 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
SUZUKI SWIFT
Year / Origin
2018 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
46,802 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
998cc
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BU18 HSE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
  • 46,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BU18 HSE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Suzuki Swift (BU18 HSE) between March 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

BU18 HSE Mileage History

  1. 01/03/202225,783 mi
  2. 09/03/202334,798 mi+9,015 mi
  3. 09/03/202440,182 mi+5,384 mi
  4. 25/02/202542,937 mi+2,755 mi
  5. 10/04/202646,802 mi+3,865 mi

Average of roughly 5,115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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