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V705 HBH

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,900 mi
Last recorded69,900 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV705 HBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,887 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 62,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,906 miles

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

exhaust front pipe thinned by corrosion

front brake discs are thin

n/s outer drive shaft gaiter badly split/perished

Fail 15 Mar 2008 56,862 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe thinned by corrosion

front brake discs are thin

n/s outer drive shaft gaiter badly split/perished

Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,066 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,598 miles

brake pipe to offside front flex slightly corroded

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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V705 HBH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V705 HBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V705 HBH registered?

V705 HBH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V705 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V705 HBH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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