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V189 PHP

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,257 mi
Last recorded84,257 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 PHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2017 84,257 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,935 miles

Front cross member corroded under radiator

Fail 19 Feb 2016 80,935 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 77,389 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,499 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2014

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 68,710 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,568 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 65,565 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,700 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,501 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 57,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,235 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 53,235 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,783 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,798 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 335,656 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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V189 PHP is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 V189 PHP, 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 V189 PHP registered?

V189 PHP is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 February 2000.

Is V189 PHP safe to buy?

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