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S469 BTX

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,705 mi
Last recorded92,705 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS469 BTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2010 92,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,365 miles

CORROSION TO N/S/F FLOOR PAN.

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 82,728 miles

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

N/S & O/S FRONT FLOOR & SUPPORT MEMBER SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

N/S & O/S FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS AND SILL TO FLOOR AREA SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

N/S & O/S REAR INNER SILL AT REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

SIGNS OF SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S & O/S OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO INSIDE OF N/S FRONT WHEEL RIM

VARIOUS AREAS UNDER CAR AND AT REAR AXLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

Pass 22 May 2008 82,728 miles

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

N/S & O/S FRONT FLOOR & SUPPORT MEMBER SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

N/S & O/S FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS AND SILL TO FLOOR AREA SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

N/S & O/S REAR INNER SILL AT REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

SIGNS OF SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S & O/S OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO INSIDE OF N/S FRONT WHEEL RIM

VARIOUS AREAS UNDER CAR AND AT REAR AXLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARING

Fail 21 May 2008 82,728 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

N/S & O/S FRONT FLOOR & SUPPORT MEMBER SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

N/S & O/S FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS AND SILL TO FLOOR AREA SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

N/S & O/S REAR INNER SILL AT REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

SIGNS OF SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S & O/S OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO INSIDE OF N/S FRONT WHEEL RIM

VARIOUS AREAS UNDER CAR AND AT REAR AXLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARING

Fail 25 May 2007 74,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 74,498 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 67,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2006 67,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2005 59,588 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 59,588 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

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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S469 BTX is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S469 BTX, 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 S469 BTX registered?

S469 BTX is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S469 BTX safe to buy?

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