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V149 KAF

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,733 mi
Last recorded80,733 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV149 KAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 80,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/7013 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 80,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/7013 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 74,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat anchorage near sill (5.2.6)

Fail 10 May 2018 74,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/70/13/75T (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 inch blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat anchorage near sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak from engine oil filter ()

Pass 11 May 2017 73,419 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,477 miles

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,695 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,929 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,575 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 40,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,799 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,295 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 35,287 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,053 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre fitted on a steel wheel

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,561 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 28,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 20,968 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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V149 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 V149 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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V149 KAF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 February 2000.

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