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T114 KCS

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,896 mi
Last recorded62,896 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT114 KCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,896 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 62,866 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 56,330 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 56,329 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,145 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 48,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2010 39,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

front crossmember

Fail 31 Mar 2010 39,680 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

front crossmember

Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 38,588 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,386 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 23 Apr 2008 36,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

corrosion on brake pipes

offside front tyre tread on 2mm 155/70x13

Fail 21 Apr 2007 32,857 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 32,857 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,611 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 27,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T114 KCS is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T114 KCS, 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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T114 KCS is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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