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G850 KYA

1989 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,459 mi
Last recorded99,459 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Swift54,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG850 KYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,459 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 98,237 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 98,143 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

n/s/r handbrake cable insecurely mounted o/s/r cable insecurely mounted slight movement top suspension mount o/s/f

Pass 1 May 2010 96,594 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 96,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 93,331 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 93,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 93,331 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G850 KYA is a 1989 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 54,824 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G850 KYA, 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 37 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G850 KYA registered?

G850 KYA is a 1989 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G850 KYA safe to buy?

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