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S331 KUA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,081 mi
Last recorded70,081 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 KUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,081 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately nearside & offside floor/sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced outer bolt corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced outer bolt corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately nearside & offside floor/sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 70,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately nearside & offside floor/sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced outer bolt corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced outer bolt corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately nearside & offside floor/sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,394 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 66,346 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front radiator support slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,607 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

lower front cross member/radiator support corrode but not excessive

Fail 14 Nov 2013 63,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

lower front cross member/radiator support corrode but not excessive

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,494 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,541 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,505 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 49,505 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,146 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 47,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,088 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,036 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 45,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 42,101 miles

CORRSION TO UNDER SERFACE BRAKE PIPES

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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S331 KUA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S331 KUA, 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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S331 KUA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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