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V173 EDT

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,943 mi
Last recorded74,943 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 EDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2023 74,943 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,775 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,280 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 71,270 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,695 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 68,113 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 68,113 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 65,853 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,108 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,559 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 62,559 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,118 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,948 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,408 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 56,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,653 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 54,623 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,478 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,497 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,291 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 48,291 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 46,412 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 44,275 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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V173 EDT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V173 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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What year was V173 EDT registered?

V173 EDT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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