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S503 VAK

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,278 mi
Last recorded82,278 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 VAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2012 82,278 miles

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

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

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

Hazard switch missing cover

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 80,517 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 80,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 78,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 74,801 miles

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

o/s headlight damaged but secure & aim ok

Fail 23 Jul 2007 74,434 miles

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

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

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

o/s headlight damaged but is secure and aim ok

Pass 21 Jul 2006 69,192 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 62,657 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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S503 VAK is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S503 VAK, 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 S503 VAK registered?

S503 VAK is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S503 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S503 VAK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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