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V809 FWP

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,834 mi
Last recorded82,834 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV809 FWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2017 82,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

steering rack slight leak

Pass 23 Jan 2016 76,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

both front lower sills slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2015 67,077 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 55,066 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,278 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 43,278 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear tyres cracking to sidewalls

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,543 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,396 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,147 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,243 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 35,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,512 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,867 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 25,687 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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V809 FWP is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V809 FWP, 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 V809 FWP registered?

V809 FWP is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 February 2000.

Is V809 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V809 FWP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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