CarVerify

Free Car Check

V913 DDY

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,536 mi
Last recorded97,536 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV913 DDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,536 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 97,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,005 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 75,665 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,285 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 71,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,837 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 67,624 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit

both rear tyres worn low and perished

Pass 21 Jan 2012 65,436 miles

n/s/r shock starting to weep oil

Pass 22 Jan 2011 62,686 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

Pass 30 Jan 2010 60,557 miles

handbrake travel

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

strong advice front brake pads on limit of 1,5mm

Pass 10 Jan 2009 58,766 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Pass 26 Jan 2008 56,887 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

front brake discs starting to lip

front n/plate backing starting to come away from plate

Pass 13 Jan 2007 55,348 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 53,201 miles

advice both front outer cv boots starting to crack

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
Full Suzuki Swift reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V913 DDY is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V913 DDY, 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 V913 DDY?

You can check the full history of V913 DDY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V913 DDY registered?

V913 DDY is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V913 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V913 DDY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V913 DDY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V913 DDY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.