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V571 ETT

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,521 mi
Last recorded89,521 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV571 ETT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2015 89,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near suspension arm (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top of spring (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near suspension arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top of spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

front radiator support beam corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,532 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 75,389 miles

all b/pipes undersealed

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,996 miles

free play at steering wheel approaching maximum of 13mm,play in steering pinion

front cross member corroded

nearside and offside front floors corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2011 70,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre section of the exhaust corroded

free play at steering wheel approaching maximum of 13mm,play in steering pinion

front cross member corroded

nearside and offside front floors corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,384 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 68,382 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion front cross member

Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,274 miles

front cross member corroded

front tyres different size to rears

nearside and offside front floors corroded

nearside front and rear tyres worn close to legal minimum

Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,580 miles

advise front brake check,pads may need replacing

front tyres different size to rears

imbalance of 46% between rear brakes

Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,094 miles

advisoy as previous vt32

Fail 9 Aug 2007 53,094 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,764 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 47,542 miles

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

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

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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V571 ETT is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V571 ETT, 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 V571 ETT registered?

V571 ETT is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V571 ETT safe to buy?

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