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V817 ERA

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,203 mi
Last recorded5,203 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV817 ERA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 5,203 miles

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/r tyre sidewall poor

Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,259 miles

corrosion to brake pipe @ O/S/R

Fail 10 Jan 2011 88,259 miles

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

corrosion to brake pipe @ O/S/R

Pass 23 Dec 2009 72,089 miles

corrosion to o/s/f and rear brake pipes

Fail 21 Dec 2009 72,009 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s/f and rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,582 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,091 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 42,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,272 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 28,744 miles

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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V817 ERA is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V817 ERA, 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 V817 ERA registered?

V817 ERA is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V817 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V817 ERA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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