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K236 TKE

1993 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,452 mi
Last recorded67,452 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Swift60,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK236 TKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,452 miles

Rear brake pads low

Slight play in nearside front ball joint

Surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2015 66,014 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 65,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,689 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 61,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,478 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 59,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 51,898 miles

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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K236 TKE is a 1993 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 60,646 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 K236 TKE, 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 33 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 K236 TKE registered?

K236 TKE is a 1993 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 March 1993.

Is K236 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K236 TKE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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