2007 Suzuki Swift 1.2L Diesel · YG57 NWL
2007 Suzuki Swift (1.2L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 79,699 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG57 NWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 79,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG57 NWL 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 (YG57 NWL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”.
YG57 NWL Mileage History
- 12/10/202377,545 mi
- 22/10/202478,711 mi+1,166 mi
- 22/10/202478,712 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/202579,696 mi+984 mi
- 15/10/202579,699 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,072 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
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