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2018 Suzuki Swift 1.0L Petrol · KM18 VFY

KM18 VFY

2018 Suzuki Swift (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 65,695 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
SUZUKI SWIFT
Year / Origin
2018 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 11 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
65,695 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 11 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2018 Suzuki Swift presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 November 2025 at 65,695 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 3 July 2025 at 63,788 miles also passed clean. Across the available history the vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults, indicating consistent upkeep rather than deferred repairs. Recorded mileage sits at 65,695 against roughly eight years of age, equating to about 8,200 miles per year and reflecting typical use for this class. The log jumps from 39,636 miles in July 2023 to 51,097 miles by July 2024, then to 63,788 by July 2025, a steady 11,000 to 12,000 annual accumulation with no abrupt spikes. A failed test on 2 July 2024 at 51,097 miles was followed by a pass on 3 July 2024 at identical mileage with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or minor non-mechanical rejection cleared within a day rather than evidence of neglect. Given the clean MOT sequence, a buyer should still confirm structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the record does not capture visual condition below test thresholds. Tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes warrant a physical check for age-related hardening despite no advisories being raised. The absence of flagged coil springs, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions issues points to a lightly stressed example. Previous keepers appear to have maintained statutory testing without lapse, and the single next-day failure shows no pattern of skipped consumable replacement.
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KM18 VFY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
  • 65,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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KM18 VFY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Oct 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Suzuki Swift (KM18 VFY) between July 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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KM18 VFY Mileage History

  1. 07/07/202339,636 mi
  2. 02/07/202451,097 mi+11,461 mi
  3. 03/07/202451,097 mi
  4. 03/07/202563,788 mi+12,691 mi
  5. 12/11/202565,695 mi+1,907 mi

Average of roughly 11,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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