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S571 VKM

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,600 mi
Last recorded69,600 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS571 VKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 69,600 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes greased not allowing full check

Pass 6 Dec 2016 65,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear brakes only just met imbalance requirements

Pass 17 Dec 2015 61,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,118 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,761 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 49,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 155/70/13

Fail 22 Nov 2011 31,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,837 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,358 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,725 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 23,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,954 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 17,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,465 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 14,735 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 14,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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S571 VKM is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S571 VKM, 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 S571 VKM registered?

S571 VKM is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 January 1999.

Is S571 VKM safe to buy?

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