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S149 XUY

1999 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

3,469 mi
Last recorded3,469 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 XUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 3,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 126 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Ther has been welding done to nearside and offside outer sills and most prescribed areas at the rear and centre of the car

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear x-member corroded

front floor corroded

front suspension and stearing components cororded

inner sills corroded

no rear seats fitted

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension components corroded

vehicle has harnesses fitted instead of seat belts

Fail 1 Jun 2011 99,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear x-member corroded

front floor corroded

front suspension and stearing components cororded

inner sills corroded

no rear seats fitted

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension components corroded

vehicle has harnesses fitted instead of seat belts

Pass 27 Sep 2010 96,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear floors and chassis rails and suspension mounting areas heavy corrosion

front cross member rad mounting panel excess corrosion but outside 30cm

nearside front inner wing excess corrosion but outside 30cm

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2010 96,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear floors and chassis rails and suspension mounting areas heavy corrosion

front cross member rad mounting panel excess corrosion but outside 30cm

nearside front inner wing excess corrosion but outside 30cm

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2009 90,863 miles

under side of vehicle corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2009 90,806 miles

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

under side of vehicle corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2008 81,078 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 81,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 74,222 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 74,222 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 71,269 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 71,269 miles

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

FRONT SCREEN SCRATCHED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER PERISHING

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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S149 XUY is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S149 XUY, 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 S149 XUY registered?

S149 XUY is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S149 XUY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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