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L609 EKO

1994 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,106 mi
Last recorded96,106 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL609 EKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 96,106 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 95,968 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both number plates discolouring

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

both rear hub bearings have play (strong advise)

front drop link bushes perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

offside front indicator lens damaged

rear sidelights slightly affected by indicators

slight dampness around steering rack

various areas of underbody corrosion

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,606 miles

both front coil spring areas corroded

both front outer c.v gaiters prished

off side rear wheel bearing noisey

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jul 2007 86,404 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs corroded

both front outer c.v gaiters perished

brake warning light on

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing and becoming noisey

Pass 8 Jul 2006 80,011 miles

see advisory list

Fail 8 Jul 2006 80,011 miles

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

all tyres are cracking

offside rear wheel bearring is noisey and has play

various chips in front screen

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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L609 EKO is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 60,804 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 L609 EKO, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L609 EKO registered?

L609 EKO is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L609 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L609 EKO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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