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V59 DAJ

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,091 mi
Last recorded86,091 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 DAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 86,091 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 86,078 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,750 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

most rear brake pipes covered in grease unable to asses corrosion properly advise all corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2009 74,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

most rear brake pipes covered in grease unable to asses corrosion properly advise all corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2008 65,778 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 65,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 65,770 miles

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

advise corrosion to floor and sills

Pass 15 Feb 2006 57,690 miles

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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V59 DAJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V59 DAJ, 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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V59 DAJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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