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T32 VKJ

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,838 mi
Last recorded61,838 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT32 VKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,838 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 36,040 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 35,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front door outer handle loose

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,655 miles

Cracking to rear tyres

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 22,655 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Cracking to rear tyres

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,897 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,499 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Aug 2010 20,970 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,459 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 20,459 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,950 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 19,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,110 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,990 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 17,006 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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T32 VKJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T32 VKJ, 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 T32 VKJ registered?

T32 VKJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T32 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T32 VKJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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