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V663 DVM

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,582 mi
Last recorded59,582 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV663 DVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2015 59,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside (1.1.A.3f)

both front and offside rear coil springs corroded

corrosion on front brake discs

front cross member corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rack inner joint worn

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight noise from rear wheels when spun

Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,522 miles

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Nov 2014 57,521 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 56,384 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 56,355 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,104 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,096 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 48,052 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,426 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 42,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,428 miles

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 40,398 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,971 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 37,863 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,619 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 36,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 35,304 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 32,232 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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V663 DVM is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V663 DVM, 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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V663 DVM is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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