2007 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · NJ57 XAM
2007 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 114,966 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ57 XAM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2025
- 114,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ57 XAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Suzuki Swift (NJ57 XAM) between April 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
NJ57 XAM Mileage History
- 13/04/202298,415 mi
- 20/04/202298,710 mi+295 mi
- 23/09/2023105,853 mi+7,143 mi
- 06/08/2025114,966 mi+9,113 mi
Average of roughly 4,993 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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