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V577 GEW

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,911 mi
Last recorded97,911 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV577 GEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 97,911 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 97,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 85,537 miles

Spare tyre sidewall cracking slightly.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 85,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 73,969 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 73,938 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 67,444 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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V577 GEW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V577 GEW, 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 V577 GEW registered?

V577 GEW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V577 GEW safe to buy?

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