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V179 CVV

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,710 mi
Last recorded55,710 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 CVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2011 55,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,257 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,958 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 40,481 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 40,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 36,367 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 36,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 31,621 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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V179 CVV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V179 CVV, 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 V179 CVV registered?

V179 CVV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V179 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V179 CVV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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