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V52 KEW

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

11,404 mi
Last recorded11,404 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 KEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 11,404 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 11,399 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 5,289 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 5,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 3,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear exhaust rubbers perishing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear tyre perishing in tread area

Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,034 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 99,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,829 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 94,829 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,979 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 91,979 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,527 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,711 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 78,711 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 73,299 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 73,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,192 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,447 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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V52 KEW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V52 KEW, 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 V52 KEW registered?

V52 KEW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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