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S842 BKP

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,224 mi
Last recorded50,224 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 BKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 50,224 miles

Front 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)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 49,845 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 12 Jun 2014 49,845 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 48,317 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,988 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 45,718 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 45,718 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 43,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 41,570 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,570 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,880 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,303 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,538 miles

all tyres starting to perrish

Pass 30 Jun 2005 27,662 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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S842 BKP is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S842 BKP, 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 S842 BKP registered?

S842 BKP is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S842 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S842 BKP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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