MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leaks
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leaks
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear bumper damaged
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear bumper damaged and protudes
both front tyres are worn close to limit (DEXTERO 155/70R13 T)
both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread
minor leak of exhaust gases
radiator is corroded
rear registration plate is damaged
underside of vehicle is corroded
chip in windscreen
damage to o/s/r wheel arch
rear number plate deteriating
security of n/s/f mirror
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/f mirror damaged
rear number plate starting to deteriate
slight gearbox fluid leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front numbewr plate deteriorating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front numbewr plate deteriorating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front indicator lamp cracked
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R48 TKN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 R48 TKN, 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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R48 TKN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 October 1997.
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