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V158 EDT

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,523 mi
Last recorded77,523 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 EDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,523 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

floor pans corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 77,523 miles

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

floor pans corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,573 miles

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

Oil leak

all brakepipes corroded

all floor pans corroded

front and rear suspension armscorroded

front innerwingsandchassis railscorroded

o/s n/s inner and outersillscorroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,221 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dry on chassis sills floor pan fuel pipes and brake pipes advise clean and waxoil through out vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 66,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dry on chassis sills floor pan fuel pipes and brake pipes advise clean and waxoil through out vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 63,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,815 miles

Battery insecure

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

all rear brake pipes signs of slight corrosion

Pass 28 May 2008 55,324 miles

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

nearside + offside rear flexi hose ferrules signs of corrosion

Pass 30 May 2007 50,810 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 48,009 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 47,786 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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V158 EDT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V158 EDT, 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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V158 EDT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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