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S53 YAK

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,254 mi
Last recorded35,254 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 YAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2015 35,254 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,815 miles

nsr osr tyres perished in tread

Fail 2 Jun 2014 27,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

nsr osr tyres perished in tread

Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,559 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,182 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 23,376 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,376 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,115 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 22,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,826 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,588 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,349 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,913 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 15,847 miles

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

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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S53 YAK is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S53 YAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S53 YAK registered?

S53 YAK is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S53 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 YAK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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