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K480 POT

1993 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,709 mi
Last recorded34,709 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Swift60,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK480 POT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2010 34,709 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,288 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2009 26,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,160 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

nearside rear trailing arm bush slight play

servo damp

slight noise on both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Oct 2008 20,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear trailing arm bush slight play

servo damp

slight noise on both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside inner c v boot split

nearside rear track control arm to hub bush slight play

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 6 Oct 2006 8,973 miles

bonnett and o/s sill repaired

corosion across bulkhead

cracks on o/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s no/plate light dim

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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K480 POT is a 1993 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K480 POT, 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.

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K480 POT is a 1993 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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