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N228 KFG

1995 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,378 mi
Last recorded96,378 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 KFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2009 96,378 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 96,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,368 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front drivers door exteria handle slightly insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2008 87,368 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front drivers door exteria handle slightly insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2007 83,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

bodywork damage present

both rear tyres worn to 2.5 mm, perished on side walls and treads stepping

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front cross member corroded

o/s/f door handle loose

rear wiper blade split

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2007 83,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

bodywork damage present

both rear tyres worn to 2.5 mm, perished on side walls and treads stepping

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front cross member corroded

o/s/f door handle loose

rear wiper blade split

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 62,761 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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N228 KFG is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 62,011 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 N228 KFG, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N228 KFG registered?

N228 KFG is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 August 1995.

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