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S575 VKM

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,839 mi
Last recorded13,839 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS575 VKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 13,839 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 13,733 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 132 miles

both inner cv boots deteriorated.

front number plate deteriorated.

Fail 30 Jul 2016 98,882 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan area where chalked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 70 13 75 h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area where chalked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area near shock mounting where chalked (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front inner drive shaft gaiters are leaking grease because the gaiters are slightly loose

both rear inner arch areas are badly corroded but not in prescribed area

corrosion in many places on the vehicle

nsf tyre 2001 dot code and has a inner tube fitted

osf tyre 459 dot code

Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,952 miles

Front crossmember corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 91,950 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT crossmember excessively corroded but outside of a prescribed area

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

NSF tyre perished

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 88,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT crossmember corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NSF tyre perished

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT crossmember corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

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

NSF tyre perished

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 86,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

RADIATOR leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 78,563 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 78,563 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 74,812 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,446 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,176 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,313 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 62,210 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 62,210 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S575 VKM is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S575 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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S575 VKM is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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