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V966 FPO

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,146 mi
Last recorded55,146 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 FPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 55,146 miles

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded at rear by tank

rear exhaust pipe heavily corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2009 55,146 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded at rear by tank

rear exhaust pipe heavily corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,156 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 51,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,040 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 48,597 miles

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER DAMP BUT NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

N/S/R REAR FUEL PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S AND N/S REAR TYRES HAVE SURFACE CRACKS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

RADIATOR LEAKING

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN

Pass 16 Dec 2005 46,122 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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V966 FPO is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V966 FPO, 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 V966 FPO registered?

V966 FPO is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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