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V759 EHT

1999 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,289 mi
Last recorded78,289 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV759 EHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2014 78,289 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 Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s front tyre wearing low inner edge,corrosion front cross member,slight corrosion rear fuel pipe

Fail 15 Nov 2013 75,098 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s front tyre wearing low inner edge,corrosion front cross member,slight corrosion rear fuel pipe

Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,999 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 70,999 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front crossmember rusty and holed

Fail 25 Oct 2011 64,680 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front crossmember rusty and holed

Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,207 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel pipe at rear corroded.

offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroded

rear suspension struts slightly corroded.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 62,207 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel pipe at rear corroded.

offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn outer tread near 1.6mm.

rear suspension struts slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,539 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear shock absorbers,casings slightly corroded

seepage from power steering rack boots.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 57,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear shock absorbers,casings slightly corroded

seepage from power steering rack boots.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,654 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front brake pipe corroded.

rear shock absorbers, outer casings corroded.

seepage from steering rack boots.

Fail 7 Oct 2008 54,558 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

offside front brake pipe corroded.

rear shock absorbers, outer casings corroded.

seepage from steering rack boots.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,142 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,922 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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V759 EHT is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V759 EHT, 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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V759 EHT is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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