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V616 DBV

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,871 mi
Last recorded85,871 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV616 DBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,871 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 85,871 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 77,827 miles

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

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

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

Slight knock on cv joint on right lock

Pass 26 Aug 2008 73,791 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 73,791 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,312 miles

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

cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall

cut in o/s rear tyre. not to cords

slight noise in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 4 Sep 2007 65,312 miles

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

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

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

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

cut in o/s rear tyre. not to cords

cuts in n/s front tyre outer sidewall

slight noise in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 60,768 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 60,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 44,329 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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V616 DBV is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V616 DBV, 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 V616 DBV registered?

V616 DBV is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V616 DBV safe to buy?

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