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V81 KWU

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,373 mi
Last recorded50,373 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 KWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,373 miles

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

corrosion starting on the sills,

Fail 9 Sep 2011 50,356 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

corrosion starting on the sills,

Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,636 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 47,635 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,761 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 44,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 41,051 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,051 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,949 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 36,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 33,161 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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V81 KWU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V81 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V81 KWU?

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What year was V81 KWU registered?

V81 KWU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V81 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V81 KWU shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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