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V124 DHC

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,153 mi
Last recorded83,153 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV124 DHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,153 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 83,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s track rod end ball joint split pin missing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,924 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 79,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 77,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2010 77,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 74,344 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2009 74,344 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2008 71,392 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 70,994 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r bearing noisey

Fail 21 May 2008 70,994 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r bearing noisey

Pass 10 May 2007 66,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 63,217 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 63,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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V124 DHC is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V124 DHC, 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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V124 DHC is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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