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S43 CUF

1999 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,524 mi
Last recorded98,524 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 CUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 98,524 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general corrosion to chassis & sills

Fail 15 Feb 2014 98,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general corrosion to chassis & sills

Pass 13 Feb 2013 88,051 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,067 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 79,725 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,725 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,857 miles

near side front tyre has a nail in tread

off side front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,006 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 69,006 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,660 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 58,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 58,107 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,795 miles

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

Small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

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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S43 CUF 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 69.2%.

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 S43 CUF, 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 S43 CUF registered?

S43 CUF is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 February 1999.

Is S43 CUF safe to buy?

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