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T232 VWY

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,624 mi
Last recorded43,624 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT232 VWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 43,624 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 40,839 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 30,042 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 29,273 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Protective cover over front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Small stonechips in screen

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 29,273 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Protective cover over front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Small stonechips in screen

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 26,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Protective cover over front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Small stonechips in screen

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear beginning to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 22,938 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Protective cover over front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Small stonechips in screen

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 19,586 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 15,785 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 11,915 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 8,191 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 6,870 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 May 2015 6,869 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 6,858 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 6,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 6,233 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 5,887 miles

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2012 5,796 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 5,788 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 5,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 5,380 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 5,324 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 5,068 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 4,847 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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T232 VWY is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T232 VWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T232 VWY registered?

T232 VWY is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T232 VWY safe to buy?

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