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E430 KBJ

1988 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,802 mi
Last recorded31,802 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Swift51,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE430 KBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 31,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front suspension arms,struts and shocks coroded

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,422 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 25 Apr 2013 27,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 May 2012 26,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc`s coroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear seatbelts and rear seat not checked

Fail 5 May 2012 26,924 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front wipers split

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc`s coroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear seatbelts and rear seat not checked

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,936 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,913 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,117 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,320 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 17,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,588 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Sep 2005 16,851 miles

both front brake hose centre ferrules corroded

slight oil leak from sump

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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E430 KBJ is a 1988 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 51,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E430 KBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E430 KBJ registered?

E430 KBJ is a 1988 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 May 1988.

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