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T209 MNB

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,369 mi
Last recorded76,369 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT209 MNB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 71,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sills n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 65,058 miles

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 5 Jan 2023 65,058 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,100 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 63,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 62,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front floors slightly corroded

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2019 61,794 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,966 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2018 59,964 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2017 58,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 56,748 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 54,889 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 52,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 50,931 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

O/S/F Tyre starting to crack

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2012 49,121 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 47,370 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,370 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,701 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,659 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight cracking nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,709 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 29,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T209 MNB is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T209 MNB, 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 T209 MNB registered?

T209 MNB is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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