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V533 EFG

1999 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,452 mi
Last recorded43,452 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 EFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 43,452 miles

front cross member rusty

long hand brake travel

miner exhaust blow

slight damp round rack

Fail 12 May 2017 43,451 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded canter (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front cross member rusty

long hand brake travel

miner exhaust blow

slight damp round rack

Pass 25 May 2016 35,699 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 35,699 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 35,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,097 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 25,157 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 18,586 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 15,440 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 15,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 12,476 miles

both rear tyre inner side walls starting to deteriorate.

front registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 12,218 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 11,893 miles

front tyre side walls perished

Pass 30 Jan 2008 11,499 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 11,045 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 10,332 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 10,332 miles

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

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

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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V533 EFG is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Silver 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 V533 EFG, 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 V533 EFG registered?

V533 EFG is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V533 EFG safe to buy?

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