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M599 BBV

1995 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,507 mi
Last recorded74,507 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM599 BBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,507 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 74,137 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 74,137 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 73,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,091 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,914 miles

Front brake flexi hoses corroded

Front suspension springs corroded

Front suspension wishbone rear bushes worn

Idle speed slightly high

Nearside front brake disc worn and corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear door not opening from outside

Rear indicators fading

Rear suspension arm main bushes wearing

Fail 19 Mar 2008 72,914 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front brake flexi hoses corroded

Front suspension springs corroded

Front suspension wishbone rear bushes worn

Idle speed slightly high

Nearside front brake disc worn and corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear door not opening from outside

Rear indicators fading

Rear suspension arm main bushes wearing

Pass 19 Apr 2007 67,748 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front too rear brake pipes @ rear corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake hose ferruls corroded

Offside front brake pipe too hose corroded

Radiator leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2006 62,994 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 62,994 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Radiator corroded

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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M599 BBV is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 62,011 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 M599 BBV, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M599 BBV registered?

M599 BBV is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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