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S473 LCY

1999 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,765 mi
Last recorded75,765 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 LCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,765 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides rear sills to floor by suspension corroding

offside sill corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2009 75,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides rear sills to floor by suspension corroding

offside sill corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2008 67,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2007 59,598 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,801 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 50,801 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 43,035 miles

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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S473 LCY is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S473 LCY, 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 S473 LCY registered?

S473 LCY is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S473 LCY safe to buy?

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