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V543 DBU

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,930 mi
Last recorded65,930 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 DBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2012 65,930 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wipers smearing front screen

Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,930 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

wipers smearing front screen

Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,476 miles

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

n/s/f indicator deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2010 56,394 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,960 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,160 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 49,158 miles

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

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

Nearside front and rear tyre valves pushed out of place by wheel trims

Fail 14 Nov 2007 45,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 45,466 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,840 miles

damaged to n/s door mirror glass

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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V543 DBU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V543 DBU, 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 V543 DBU registered?

V543 DBU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V543 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V543 DBU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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