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V714 DAJ

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,127 mi
Last recorded70,127 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV714 DAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2016 70,127 miles

Brake servo leaking Wet with brake fluid (3.6.C.1c)

Fuel pipe insecure Tank filler pipe, lower support bracket corroded away. No longer supporting pipe (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe insecure Tank filler pipe. Top mounting corroded away, filler cap is the only thing holding the pipe in place (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill in multiple places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch and wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Foot well/ inner sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Foot well/inner sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both feed and return from tank to engine heavily corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,309 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 68,004 miles

BODY IS CORRODING IN PLACES

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES ARE CORRODED

FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2MM

Fail 4 Nov 2014 68,004 miles

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

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

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)

BODY IS CORRODING IN PLACES

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES ARE CORRODED

FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2MM

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,128 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,424 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear screen wash not working

Fail 15 Aug 2012 64,397 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear screen wash not working

Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,459 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 62,444 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear screen washer not working

Pass 28 Jan 2009 57,949 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,520 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,631 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 52,594 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER EDGE †REAR SILENCER BLOWING AT JOIN TO CENTRE

Pass 19 Jan 2006 50,198 miles

ADVISE:PIN HOLES IN DOWN PIPE †STRONG PASS ADVISE:REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED †ADVISE:ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED †ADVISE:UNABLE TO SEE LONG BRAKE PIPES DUE TO COVER †ADVISE:TOOK A WHILE TO REACH EMISSIONS LIMIT

Fail 16 Jan 2006 50,169 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

STRONG PASS ADVISE:REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED †ADVISE:ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED †ADVISE:UNABLE TO SEE LONG BRAKE PIPES DUE TO COVER † †

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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V714 DAJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V714 DAJ, 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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V714 DAJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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