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V649 KGU

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,974 mi
Last recorded93,974 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV649 KGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2016 93,974 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded osr across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,987 miles

coprrosion noted to osr brake pipe

Fail 15 Sep 2015 83,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all os r (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

coprrosion noted to osr brake pipe

Fail 3 Sep 2014 72,560 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion noted to rear os main and os f brake pipes access limited at rear

cracks noted to osr tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,560 miles

corrosion noted to rear os main and os f brake pipes access limited at rear

cracks noted to osr tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,065 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 61,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,700 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,861 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 47,861 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 38,536 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 27,757 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 8,390 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 6,973 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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V649 KGU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V649 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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V649 KGU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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