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S508 KFP

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,101 mi
Last recorded96,101 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 KFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,101 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 96,091 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,224 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear sear belt faulty working at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,926 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner sill

Corrosion to offside front inner sill

Slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Oct 2019 81,820 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower effort to offside (57%) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to front floor pan

Corrosion to nearside front inner sill

Corrosion to offside front inner sill

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From weight comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Oct 2018 77,059 miles

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 20 Sep 2018 77,058 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 19 Sep 2017 72,633 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,251 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 67,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,591 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 55,591 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,756 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 47,969 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,072 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,521 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,719 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,188 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHT CUT IN SIDE WALL

Fail 12 Nov 2007 38,188 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHT CUT IN SIDE WALL

Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,162 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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S508 KFP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S508 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 S508 KFP registered?

S508 KFP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S508 KFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S508 KFP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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