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R4 DVT

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,584 mi
Last recorded78,584 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 DVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,584 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 78,584 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 77,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 76,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,444 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 61,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,555 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,438 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 48,438 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,495 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,211 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 39,208 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,284 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 36,284 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,154 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,423 miles

Battery not secured correctly

Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls Cracking

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 31,423 miles

Battery not secured correctly

Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls Cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,684 miles

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

tyre wall,s cracking advise

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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R4 DVT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 52,099 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 R4 DVT, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R4 DVT registered?

R4 DVT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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