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V79 KWU

1999 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,833 mi
Last recorded78,833 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 KWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,833 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 78,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,057 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 76,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,166 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

o\s\f tyre sidewall deteriorated

radiator leaking

Fail 10 Feb 2009 73,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

o\s\f tyre sidewall deteriorated

radiator leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,263 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 69,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 54,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 54,590 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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V79 KWU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V79 KWU, 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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What year was V79 KWU registered?

V79 KWU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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