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S851 KUG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,755 mi
Last recorded73,755 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 KUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 73,101 miles

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

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

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

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2009 73,101 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 71,626 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 71,626 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 69,440 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 69,440 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,507 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 61,507 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 57,238 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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S851 KUG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S851 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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What year was S851 KUG registered?

S851 KUG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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