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V770 KUB

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,575 mi
Last recorded69,575 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV770 KUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,575 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 69,535 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,749 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 63,571 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,437 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 56,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Sep 2009 51,064 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,064 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,884 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,146 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,622 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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V770 KUB is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V770 KUB, 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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V770 KUB is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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