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S647 BWV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

29,663 mi
Last recorded29,663 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 BWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 29,663 miles

Coolant leak From radiator area ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 26,580 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 26,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 23,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 23,747 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 22,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 22,948 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 21,958 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 21,754 miles

Offside Front Inner c v boot slight leak

Pass 24 Jul 2018 21,110 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 20,302 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 19,818 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,796 miles

rear foot brake effort low.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,227 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 17,875 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,146 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

surface corrosion on rear suspension arms.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,653 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,nearside rear braking getting low

Pass 22 Jul 2010 15,843 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,293 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 13,258 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,366 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,701 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 10,919 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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S647 BWV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S647 BWV, 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 S647 BWV registered?

S647 BWV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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