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K73 BDW

1993 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,707 mi
Last recorded58,707 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Swift60,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK73 BDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 58,707 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 58,707 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,655 miles

all over corrosion to body ,chassis and suspension

front no plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,565 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,185 miles

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

front number plate damaged

vehicle has surface corrosion throughout(some heavy)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,391 miles

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

vehicle has heavy surface corrosion throughout underside and on ALL suspention components

Fail 7 Sep 2009 54,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle has heavy surface corrosion throughout underside and on ALL suspention components

Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,953 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,178 miles

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

Vehicle has surface corrosion to complete underside of vehicle (not holed at time of test)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,981 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 47,069 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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K73 BDW is a 1993 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K73 BDW, 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 K73 BDW registered?

K73 BDW is a 1993 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 June 1993.

Is K73 BDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K73 BDW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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