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V914 DCU

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,248 mi
Last recorded60,248 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV914 DCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,050 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 56,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 51,300 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,300 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,208 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,907 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,775 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,260 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 44,812 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,405 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 43,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 41,878 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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V914 DCU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V914 DCU, 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 V914 DCU registered?

V914 DCU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V914 DCU safe to buy?

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