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S750 FAA

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

77,078 mi
Last recorded77,078 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS750 FAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2021 77,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,534 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass is cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt is slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished in tread and shoulders 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 76,532 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe and front joint are leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass is cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt is slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished in tread and shoulders 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

alternator belt is in very poor condition, starting to shred

Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside brake discs are worn and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front coil springs have corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside front tyres are cracked and perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside upper strut bushes are cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill has corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front lower wishbone has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Temporary fuel cap fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside chassis rails have corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension components are showing signs of surface corrosion.

Fail 15 Jan 2020 74,996 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill has hole within 30 cm of suspension mountings. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch has hole withing 30cm of suspension mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside brake discs are worn and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front coil springs have corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside front tyres are cracked and perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside upper strut bushes are cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill has corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front lower wishbone has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Temporary fuel cap fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both nearside and offside indicator bulbs were incorrect colour. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside chassis rails have corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both nearside and offside position lamps not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both nearside and offside brake lights not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension components are showing signs of surface corrosion.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 73,948 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 73,948 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe is rusty and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,423 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel very close (3.1.6b)

bonnet stay missing

exhaust manafold heat shield deteriated and intermittantly rattles

Fail 23 Jan 2018 72,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap wont seal as aftermarket non sealable fitted (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective wont re tract (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel very close (3.1.6b)

bonnet stay missing

exhaust manafold heat shield deteriated and intermittantly rattles

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,370 miles

Front exhaust pipe is rusty

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside door mirror glass is damaged

Nearside wiper is poor to clear

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

temporary fuel cap is fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 70,370 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust pipe is rusty

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside door mirror glass is damaged

Nearside wiper is poor to clear

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

temporary fuel cap is fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,788 miles

both front tyre treads bald inner edges

child seat fitted o/s/r

handbrake travel long

slight front brake imbalance

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 2 Mar 2016 67,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre treads bald inner edges

child seat fitted o/s/r

handbrake travel long

slight front brake imbalance

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,428 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 63,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake has high travel

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2014 59,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,428 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatsheild loose

rear wiper u/s

Fail 6 Mar 2013 56,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatsheild loose

rear wiper u/s

Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wiper splitting

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

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

Rear tyres badly perished

Fail 29 Feb 2012 51,398 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside wiper splitting

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

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

Rear tyres badly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,513 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 46,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,272 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 39,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,397 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres starting to perish

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jan 2009 38,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres starting to perish

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,124 miles

front no. plate cracked

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

some corrosion of exhaust

some interaction of n/s/r lights

Fail 15 Jan 2008 37,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no. plate cracked

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

some corrosion of exhaust

some interaction of n/s/r lights

Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,951 miles

front no. plate cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,086 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 33,086 miles

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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S750 FAA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 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 S750 FAA, 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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S750 FAA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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