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R733 AKK

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,528 mi
Last recorded65,528 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 AKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,528 miles

body has slight corrosion to floor area

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2025 65,528 miles

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

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

body has slight corrosion to floor area

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2024 59,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 53,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 53,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 49,272 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 46,675 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,978 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 42,978 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,394 miles

bearing rumble offside rear (replace asap)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 42,394 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

bearing rumble offside rear (replace asap)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,980 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,577 miles

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

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

The near side front & both rear tyres are all perished! 155/70x13

Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,242 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 40,886 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 40,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,431 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 40,428 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,118 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,689 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,555 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,503 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,913 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,755 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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R733 AKK is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R733 AKK, 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 R733 AKK registered?

R733 AKK is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R733 AKK safe to buy?

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