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R63 KCD

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,121 mi
Last recorded88,121 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 KCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 88,121 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 88,120 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 81,574 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,223 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s repeater lens missing

temp repair battey clamp

temp repair o/s mirror

Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,478 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 71,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,466 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2011 63,466 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Battery insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2010 59,166 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,166 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,713 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 53,713 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 47,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,836 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 44,836 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 41,439 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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R63 KCD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 R63 KCD, 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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R63 KCD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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