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V862 KNO

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,023 mi
Last recorded60,023 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 KNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,023 miles

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

front x member corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 59,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front x member corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,685 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror damaged

offside front interior handle faulty

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front mirror broken

Park brake lever nearing end of working travel

Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,751 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,362 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 48,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,112 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 44,112 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 38,446 miles

Fron t brake inbalance is 25%, the maximum allowance is 25%

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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V862 KNO is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V862 KNO, 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

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What year was V862 KNO registered?

V862 KNO is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V862 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V862 KNO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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