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V785 EHT

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,791 mi
Last recorded60,791 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 EHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,791 miles

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

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 2 May 2012 53,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 30 Apr 2012 53,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,995 miles

corrosion fuel pipes

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

repair rear box

slight blow rear exhaust box

Fail 20 Dec 2010 44,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion fuel pipes

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

repair rear box

slight blow rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Dec 2009 42,511 miles

battery going flat very quickly (suggest new battery)

near side front wiper torn

Fail 13 Dec 2008 40,117 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 40,117 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,300 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

fuel pipes Corroded ( Rear) this is only and advisory

Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,810 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 20,074 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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V785 EHT 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 72.7%.

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 V785 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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V785 EHT is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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