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S481 AGK

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,028 mi
Last recorded83,028 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 AGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2016 83,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,099 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,840 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 77,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside floor area corroded to underside

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,682 miles

front pads and discs worn to limit

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear indicator bulb pale

rear sill damage

Pass 9 Jul 2011 72,807 miles

front brake discs worn,

low reading from o/s/r foot brake.

surface rust on o/s floor,

Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,363 miles

screen marked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2009

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screen marked

Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,866 miles

n/s front and rear tyres treads on limit

n/s mirror unit complete missing on outside of car, but still 2 other mirrors fitted

n/s rear foot brake starting to get lazy

o/s front inner door handle loose, but still works ok

o/s front tyre tread starting to get low

Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,747 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 63,747 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2006 58,691 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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S481 AGK is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S481 AGK, 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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S481 AGK is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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