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V856 DUJ

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,196 mi
Last recorded74,196 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 DUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2013 74,196 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 60,174 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 57,119 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner door handle o/s not fully complete

o/s/r tyre perished

slight leak of oil steering rack area

Fail 27 Jul 2011 57,081 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner door handle o/s not fully complete

o/s/r tyre perished

slight leak of oil steering rack area

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,740 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 54,740 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers inner door handle broken but functions

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,855 miles

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

o/s/f innside door handle broken but still able to open door from inside

Fail 10 Sep 2009 51,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/f innside door handle broken but still able to open door from inside

Fail 2 Sep 2008 48,801 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,557 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 45,557 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,089 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 43,089 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

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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V856 DUJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V856 DUJ, 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 V856 DUJ registered?

V856 DUJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V856 DUJ safe to buy?

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