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V816 FPT

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

94,716 mi
Last recorded94,716 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 FPT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2013 94,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres splitting

Pass 11 Jul 2012 90,152 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,056 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 85,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,256 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 80,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2009 75,642 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 75,601 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 71,172 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 70,917 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs rusting.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,022 miles

O/s windscreen washer weak.N/s/f tyre worn to limit. o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r worn to 1.8mm.

Fail 22 Feb 2007 63,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

N/s front tyre worn to limit.o/s/f 1.8mm,n/s/r 1.8mm,o/s/r 1.8mm

Fail 22 Feb 2006 54,652 miles

Front tyres worn 2mm. O/s/r centre metal brake pipe heavily rusted. Slight play on o/s/r wheel bearing.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,652 miles

Front tyres worn 2mm. O/s/r centre metal brake pipe heavily rusted. Slight play on o/s/r wheel bearing.

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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V816 FPT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 V816 FPT, 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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V816 FPT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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