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S953 SKL

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,483 mi
Last recorded56,483 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 SKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,483 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 53,726 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 52,071 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,690 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 48,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,800 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,108 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 40,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,884 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2012 35,738 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 35,074 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,574 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nsr tyre craking

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,817 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,754 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 32,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,147 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 26,759 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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S953 SKL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S953 SKL, 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 S953 SKL registered?

S953 SKL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S953 SKL safe to buy?

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