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K401 AAC

1992 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,915 mi
Last recorded87,915 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Swift58,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK401 AAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 87,915 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 86,260 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 86,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 84,958 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 83,417 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 83,417 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 81,990 miles

drivers blade split but clearing the screen

Fail 14 Jan 2022 81,990 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

drivers blade split but clearing the screen

Pass 21 Jan 2021 80,909 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Multiple points of surface corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 80,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Multiple points of surface corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,119 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 80,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake hose ends deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2017 80,119 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,119 miles

ADVISE CORROSION ALL OVER UNDERSIDE NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 8 Aug 2016 80,119 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and lower chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion in all areas

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,119 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,119 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,119 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 80,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,121 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 80,119 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 80,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front tyres on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 13 Aug 2011 80,119 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 80,119 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 80,119 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 80,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 80,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 80,619 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 80,119 miles

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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K401 AAC is a 1992 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 58,289 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 K401 AAC, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K401 AAC is a 1992 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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