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T168 KBO

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,211 mi
Last recorded90,211 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 KBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 90,211 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 73,130 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear chassis rails and undersills slightly corroded

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit

exhaust slightly corroded

knocking noise from rear

nearside front floor slightly corroded

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

rear boot floor slightly corroded

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

unable to open nearside rear door

Fail 3 Apr 2009 73,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes greased

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear chassis rails and undersills slightly corroded

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit

exhaust slightly corroded

knocking noise from rear

nearside front floor slightly corroded

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

rear boot floor slightly corroded

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

unable to open nearside rear door

Pass 31 May 2008 66,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,286 miles

damage to inner wall of tyre osf

slight corrossion to front discs

slight corrossion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2006 44,634 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 44,634 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 28,232 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 28,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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T168 KBO is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T168 KBO, 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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T168 KBO is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 March 1999.

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