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M55 OSM

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,937 mi
Last recorded54,937 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 OSM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2008 54,937 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 54,937 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 54,800 miles

front brake pads low

exhaust tail box corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside front strut weeping

oil leaks at engine

Fail 23 May 2007 54,800 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust tail box corroded

front brake pads low

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside front strut weeping

oil leaks at engine

Pass 17 Mar 2006 45,208 miles

bonnet release handle insecure †

exhaust rear silencer fouling bumper

nearside front and rear bumpers damaged †

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked/perished

oil leak(possible distributor seal)

steering column coulings missing

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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M55 OSM is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,086 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 M55 OSM, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M55 OSM registered?

M55 OSM is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is M55 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 OSM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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