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V177 MDL

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,371 mi
Last recorded87,371 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV177 MDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,371 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 87,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,458 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osr tyre has age cracks

Fail 31 Mar 2015 73,458 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osr tyre has age cracks

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,159 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 62,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 46,819 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,763 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf wiper is the wrong size for the car (too big)

osr brake starting to stick

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,909 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 28,902 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,179 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 28,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,861 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 26,861 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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V177 MDL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V177 MDL, 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 V177 MDL registered?

V177 MDL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V177 MDL safe to buy?

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