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T149 NKM

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,267 mi
Last recorded60,267 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 NKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,267 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 60,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,451 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2012 54,805 miles

near side drive shaft seal bad oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,957 miles

FRONT CV BOOTS ARE SLIGHT MISTED WITH GREASE BUT ARE SAFE AND SECURE

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 47,483 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,794 miles

KEEP CHECK ON O/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL

Pass 13 Jan 2007 36,304 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 32,137 miles

KEEP CHECK ON REAR TYRES

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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T149 NKM is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T149 NKM, 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 T149 NKM registered?

T149 NKM is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is T149 NKM safe to buy?

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