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Y498 MDA

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

211,191 mi
Last recorded211,191 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 MDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 211,191 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 210,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative o (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 184,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 184,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 167,987 miles

Front headlamp lenses are faded

Nearside Rear service brake performance is low

Offside Rear service brake performance is low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 11 Feb 2016 167,987 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Front headlamp lenses are faded

Nearside Rear service brake performance is low

Offside Rear service brake performance is low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seats removed at time of test

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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Y498 MDA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 37,191 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 Y498 MDA, 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 10 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y498 MDA registered?

Y498 MDA is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is Y498 MDA safe to buy?

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