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R219 BKJ

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

9,392 mi
Last recorded9,392 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 BKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 9,392 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2018 9,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 5 May 2017 8,476 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 May 2017 8,476 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 5,634 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 5,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 5,245 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,435 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 98,435 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,651 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 74,372 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 74,349 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CORROSION ON FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED OUTER WALL

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,193 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 66,191 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 60,192 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,474 miles

can't see front brake pads very well

nearside wiper blade smeary

Fail 12 Oct 2007 55,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

can't see front brake pads very well

nearside wiper blade smeary

Fail 12 Oct 2006 46,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,859 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 36,463 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 36,463 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R219 BKJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,844 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 R219 BKJ, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R219 BKJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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