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V53 LTA

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,321 mi
Last recorded66,321 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 LTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,321 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 66,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 63,035 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 58,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 58,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,218 miles

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 46,368 miles

rear washers faulty

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,580 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 39,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,021 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 30,916 miles

car has had slight front end accident damage

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,043 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 28,043 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 24,557 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 24,511 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 22,344 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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V53 LTA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V53 LTA, 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 V53 LTA registered?

V53 LTA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 December 1999.

Is V53 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V53 LTA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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