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V580 DFR

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,460 mi
Last recorded47,460 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV580 DFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,460 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 47,460 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,266 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,975 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 43,952 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,854 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres crackin on side walls

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,811 miles

front offside tyre sidewall deteriorated cords/ply not exposed at time of test.

Fail 18 Mar 2008 41,811 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front offside tyre sidewall deteriorated cords/ply not exposed at time of test.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,601 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 37,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ,SLIGHT NOISE WHEN ROTATED

Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,773 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 34,773 miles

Nearside Outer Front 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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V580 DFR is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V580 DFR, 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 V580 DFR registered?

V580 DFR is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V580 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V580 DFR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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