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S842 KUG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,696 mi
Last recorded53,696 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 KUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 53,696 miles

General corrosion to underside of car - OK at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2020 53,696 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

General corrosion to underside of car - OK at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,372 miles

Rear section of exhaust thin but not blowing

Fail 16 Jan 2019 50,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 0.602%vol (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear section of exhaust thin but not blowing

Pass 17 Jan 2018 46,410 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 46,410 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,909 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 43,909 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 40,671 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 40,671 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,568 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 36,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,192 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,891 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 33,829 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 31,880 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,880 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,655 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,406 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,752 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,275 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 22,904 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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S842 KUG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S842 KUG, 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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S842 KUG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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