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V801 KAX

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,814 mi
Last recorded15,814 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV801 KAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,814 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 15,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 15,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 9,392 miles

o/s/rear tyre low on tread 2mm

front cross member under radiator rusty

heavy flaky rust on n/s and o/s/rear suspension leg struts

heavy surface rust on n/s and o/s/rear lower wishbone arms

slight condensation on n/s/front headlight

slight pereshing on n/.s/.front outer drive shaft gaitor

slight side movement in handbrake lever

surface rust on metal brake pipe feeding o/s/rear brake hose

surface rust on n/s and o/s/front metal brake pipes feeding brake hoses

Pass 27 Feb 2009 5,686 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

flakey corrosion on all 4 lower suspension arms

slight splitting on o/s/f wiper blade

Fail 23 Feb 2009 5,686 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

flakey corrosion on all 4 lower suspension arms

slight splitting on o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 3 Mar 2008 3,798 miles

n/s rear wheel, inner rim damaged

slight judder in n/s front service brake

Fail 26 Feb 2008 3,797 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear wheel, inner rim damaged

slight judder in n/s front service brake

Pass 4 Dec 2006 89,312 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 89,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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V801 KAX is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V801 KAX, 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 V801 KAX registered?

V801 KAX is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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