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V585 GEW

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,351 mi
Last recorded85,351 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV585 GEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,351 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 83,322 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 83,735 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 81,921 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 79,982 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under body corrosion

wipers split

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,706 miles

exhaust not blowing but is loud.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 68,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust not blowing but is loud.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 63,345 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,657 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 58,657 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,272 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,128 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS / BETWEEN TREADS 155 / 70 / 13

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY HIGH / ADVISE TO ADJUST BRAKES

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

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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V585 GEW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V585 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 V585 GEW registered?

V585 GEW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V585 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V585 GEW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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