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V233 LYA

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,041 mi
Last recorded89,041 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 LYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 89,041 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 99,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 82,621 miles

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 12 Nov 2012 82,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,752 miles

battery insecure

front pipe begining to blow

front tyres worn to 2mm

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2010 76,287 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 76,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

noisy clutch release bearing

front pipe of exhaust system in poor condition

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,237 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 67,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,170 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 5 Jan 2009 58,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,289 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 2 Jan 2008 48,289 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn to 2mm n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,228 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 21,565 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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V233 LYA is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V233 LYA, 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 V233 LYA registered?

V233 LYA is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V233 LYA safe to buy?

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