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R672 KDG

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,398 mi
Last recorded58,398 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 KDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 58,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 53,383 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 5 May 2023 53,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine possibly from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2022 48,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 48,508 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,605 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 43,605 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,221 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 35,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 31,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,383 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,205 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 25,204 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,160 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,106 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,986 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 24,823 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,452 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,894 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,478 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 21,612 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 21,611 miles

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

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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R672 KDG 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 77.3%.

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 R672 KDG, 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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What year was R672 KDG registered?

R672 KDG is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R672 KDG safe to buy?

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