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S490 VNA

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,310 mi
Last recorded39,310 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 VNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 39,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 39,309 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 37,891 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in the sidewalls

Fail 23 Jan 2019 37,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres have cracks in the sidewalls

Pass 25 Jan 2018 36,025 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Fail 23 Jan 2018 36,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,998 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

engine oil leaks

Fail 6 Feb 2017 33,992 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Feb 2016 31,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cracks in rear tyres

Fail 1 Feb 2016 31,739 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,620 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 27,591 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 27,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 26,676 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 26,676 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 25,577 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Jan 2012 25,577 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres slightly perished

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scrubbed & tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,331 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 24,331 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 23,205 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,205 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Feb 2009 22,062 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 20,885 miles

both outer c/v boots in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,579 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 16,871 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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S490 VNA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S490 VNA, 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 S490 VNA registered?

S490 VNA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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