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R475 KKO

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,931 mi
Last recorded58,931 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 KKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 53,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 49,284 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,058 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,302 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,607 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 29,943 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,943 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,824 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,289 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 11,578 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 9,642 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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R475 KKO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,826 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 R475 KKO, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R475 KKO registered?

R475 KKO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R475 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R475 KKO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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