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V693 KDM

1999 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,034 mi
Last recorded68,034 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV693 KDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 68,034 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2009 67,969 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

(1.1.5d)The nearside rear number plate light output is deteriorating

(1.1.5d)The offside rear number plate light output is deteriorating

(1.5A.1d)The nearside rear indicator colour is slightly deteriorating

(1.5A.1d)The offside rear indicator colour is slightly deteriorating

(2.4A.2)The nearside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspesnion coil springs protective coating has deteriorated and surface corrosion is present

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspesnion coil springs protective coating has deteriorated and surface corrosion is present

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming within the fulcum

(3.6F.3)The brake load sensing valve internal mechanism may not be functioning as designed

(4.1)The spare tyre is deflated

(6.1.1)The front cross member is excessively corroded

(8.4.1)The bonnet panel around the latch is corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2009 67,776 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

(1.1.5d)The nearside rear number plate light output is deteriorating

(1.1.5d)The offside rear number plate light output is deteriorating

(1.5A.1d)The nearside rear indicator colour is slightly deteriorating

(1.5A.1d)The offside rear indicator colour is slightly deteriorating

(2.4A.2)The nearside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspesnion coil springs protective coating has deteriorated and surface corrosion is present

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspesnion coil springs protective coating has deteriorated and surface corrosion is present

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming within the fulcum

(3.6F.3)The brake load sensing valve internal mechanism may not be functioning as designed

(4.1)The spare tyre is deflated

(6.1.1)The front cross member is excessively corroded

(8.3.1e)Items hanging from the interior mirror which are greater than 040mm diemeter should not be fitted as they can obscure the drivers view of the road

(8.4.1)The bonnet panel around the latch is corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 50,630 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 50,630 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 42,685 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode with slight pitting

Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,927 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 33,927 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 29,890 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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V693 KDM is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V693 KDM, 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 V693 KDM registered?

V693 KDM is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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