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V212 GRY

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,592 mi
Last recorded80,592 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV212 GRY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 80,592 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 78,478 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 78,478 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,159 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 73,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 66,997 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 66,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 May 2008 61,685 miles

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

offside and nearside front wiper blades are split

Pass 30 May 2008 61,685 miles

offside and nearside front wiper blades are split

Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,252 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 55,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 48,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 48,147 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 48,147 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside 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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V212 GRY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V212 GRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V212 GRY registered?

V212 GRY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V212 GRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V212 GRY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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