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V628 KGU

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,974 mi
Last recorded89,974 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV628 KGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 89,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 103,830 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,975 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 68,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 68,841 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,506 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 51,102 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 43,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 43,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 43,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,592 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 35,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,329 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 30,143 miles

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

ADVISE - NEARSIDE OUTER C/V GAITOR NEARLY SPLIT THROUGH.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,733 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 23,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

ADVISE - OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE OUTER C/V GAITORS PERISHING.

ADVISE - PROMPT ATTENTION TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Fail 2 Dec 2006 17,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

front number plate deteriorated needs replace ment

near side front tyre worn on out side advise tracking

Pass 2 Dec 2006 17,919 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated needs replace ment

near side front tyre worn on out side advise tracking

Pass 1 Dec 2005 12,407 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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V628 KGU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V628 KGU, 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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V628 KGU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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