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S661 UKK

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,182 mi
Last recorded65,182 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 UKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 65,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 65,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,259 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 59,992 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

Rear suspensions parts corroded

fuel and brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2017 59,459 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

Rear suspensions parts corroded

fuel and brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 59,057 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 58,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 57,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,175 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,510 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,154 miles

front disc slight worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,937 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 54,708 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 53,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,553 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 151,724 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 151,724 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 49,539 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 49,488 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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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S661 UKK is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S661 UKK, 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 S661 UKK registered?

S661 UKK is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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