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S180 UVR

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,213 mi
Last recorded80,213 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 UVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2016 80,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside 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)

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,925 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,192 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 67,377 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 67,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 62,747 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,156 miles

Advise slight noise on both rear wheel bearings.

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 57,156 miles

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

Advise slight noise on both rear wheel bearings.

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

Pass 1 May 2010 51,869 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 51,869 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 47,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,698 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,426 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2007 32,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,541 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 27,541 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S180 UVR is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S180 UVR, 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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S180 UVR is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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