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V858 FAU

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,167 mi
Last recorded36,167 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV858 FAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,167 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,367 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 17,290 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 17,290 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 8,902 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 81,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 81,877 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 68,471 miles

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

n/s no plate lamp dull

Pass 1 Dec 2006 58,696 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 58,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 48,947 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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V858 FAU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V858 FAU, 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 V858 FAU registered?

V858 FAU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V858 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V858 FAU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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