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S854 KUG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,209 mi
Last recorded49,209 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 KUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 49,209 miles

All tyres perished

Front cross member has been welded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 44,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,762 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,438 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,967 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,574 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 42,573 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,898 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,858 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 39,858 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,115 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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S854 KUG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S854 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 S854 KUG registered?

S854 KUG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S854 KUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S854 KUG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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