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S479 KFP

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,709 mi
Last recorded62,709 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 KFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,709 miles

both front coil spring corroded

front cross member excessively corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011 62,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both front coil spring corroded

front cross member excessively corroded

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,486 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 53,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,569 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,567 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 51,567 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,486 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,480 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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S479 KFP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S479 KFP, 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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What year was S479 KFP registered?

S479 KFP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S479 KFP safe to buy?

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