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V590 DHC

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

5,316 mi
Last recorded5,316 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 DHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 5,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 5,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 52,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside slight play in steering track rod inner joint

Pass 17 Sep 2016 98,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to both rear inner sill

Fail 17 Sep 2016 98,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to both rear inner sill

Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,456 miles

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 28 Aug 2014 91,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 91,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front floor/sill corroded outside prescribed areas.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 87,962 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front floor/sill corroded outside prescribed areas.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,868 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 82,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,019 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 82,012 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,446 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 77,607 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 77,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 72,821 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 72,768 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 69,713 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 66,142 miles

front wipers are smeary

various rear suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2005 60,872 miles

both oulter cv boots cracking

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2005 60,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

both oulter cv boots cracking

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

various stone chips in windscreen

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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V590 DHC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V590 DHC, 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 V590 DHC registered?

V590 DHC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V590 DHC safe to buy?

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