2007 Suzuki Swift 1.5L Petrol · SL57 EGU
2007 Suzuki Swift (1.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 83,153 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL57 EGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2024
- 83,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL57 EGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Suzuki Swift (SL57 EGU) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SL57 EGU Mileage History
- 21/09/202264,609 mi
- 22/09/202264,609 mi
- 20/09/202380,462 mi+15,853 mi
- 17/09/202483,153 mi+2,691 mi
- 17/09/202483,153 mi
Average of roughly 9,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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