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V148 KAF

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,882 mi
Last recorded54,882 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV148 KAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compenster to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust is becoming corroded

front cross member is corroded outside stucure area

fuel pipes becoming corroded

rear sub frame and susension arms becoming corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 52,962 miles

rear suspension/inner sills corroded.tyres perished.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,157 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 52,136 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,053 miles

nearside rear service brake slow performance,suspension bushes perished.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside wiper blade splitting,nearside rear brake low performance ??

Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floors/rear suspension slightly corroded,front section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear floors/chassis/exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2012 44,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear floors/chassis/exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,016 miles

tyre perished and getting low,

Fail 8 Feb 2011 42,016 miles

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

tyre perished and getting low,

Pass 22 Feb 2010 39,662 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,918 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 36,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,909 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 33,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,864 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)

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

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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V148 KAF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V148 KAF, 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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V148 KAF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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