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V544 DND

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,771 mi
Last recorded38,771 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV544 DND
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 38,771 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,529 miles

both front cv boots cracking

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,429 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 18,424 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres just legal 2mm

rear tyres worn

Pass 28 Oct 2008 9,138 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 9,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 16 Oct 2007 94,575 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 83,225 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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V544 DND is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V544 DND, 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 V544 DND registered?

V544 DND is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V544 DND safe to buy?

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