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V963 KVH

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,376 mi
Last recorded72,376 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV963 KVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 72,376 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 72,369 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,883 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 69,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 59,382 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 50,180 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 50,180 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V963 KVH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V963 KVH, 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 V963 KVH registered?

V963 KVH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 October 1999.

Is V963 KVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V963 KVH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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