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V969 FDL

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,695 mi
Last recorded67,695 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV969 FDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,695 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on the side walls

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 67,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perishing on the side walls

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 60,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side wing mirror missing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 60,571 miles

near side wing mirror missing

Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,741 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 51,741 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s non obligatory miror missing

Fail 6 Oct 2008 46,012 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s non obligatory miror missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,931 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 39,931 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 34,213 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 34,213 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

ADVISE-NEARSIDE MIRROR MISSING

ADVISE-NEARSIDE TYRE SIDEWALL REPAIR IN POOR CONDITION

ADVISE-TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE LEVER

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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V969 FDL is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V969 FDL, 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 V969 FDL registered?

V969 FDL is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V969 FDL safe to buy?

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