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S131 UKL

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,009 mi
Last recorded13,009 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 UKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,009 miles

front cross member rusted

Pass 21 Mar 2008 8,005 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f road wheel rim damaged inner and outer

o/s mirror secured with tape

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2007 5,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked round screws advise

nearside door mirror glass cracked advise

Fail 30 Mar 2007 5,100 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked round screws advise

nearside door mirror glass cracked advise

Pass 28 Mar 2006 305 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 305 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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S131 UKL is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S131 UKL, 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 S131 UKL registered?

S131 UKL is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S131 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S131 UKL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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