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V810 ETC

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

47,249 mi
Last recorded47,249 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV810 ETC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 47,249 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 47,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 44,813 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 44,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 42,635 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 42,634 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 40,222 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 38,563 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,819 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 33,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 30,462 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,038 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 27,034 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,615 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 23,614 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,636 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,769 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 18,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 15,939 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,535 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 14,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 14,048 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 14,048 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,580 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,634 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,670 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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V810 ETC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V810 ETC, 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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V810 ETC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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