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V820 ERA

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

102,847 mi
Last recorded102,847 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 ERA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 102,847 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,868 miles

Both rear registration lamps dim but still illuminating registration plate

Coolant leak

Front chassis cross-member corroded

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front suspension arm mounting prescribed area slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe (side of fuel tank) slightly corroded

Nearside rear outer sill has corrosion but not considered to be excessive

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside outer sill (centre) has corrosion but not considered to be excessive

Offside rear outer sill has corrosion but not considered to be excessive

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 97,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear registration lamps dim but still illuminating registration plate

Coolant leak

Front chassis cross-member corroded

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front suspension arm mounting prescribed area slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe (side of fuel tank) slightly corroded

Nearside rear outer sill has corrosion but not considered to be excessive

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside outer sill (centre) has corrosion but not considered to be excessive

Offside rear outer sill has corrosion but not considered to be excessive

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 94,147 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 94,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,438 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both inner rear sills have corrosion

slight damage to offside wing mirror

slight seepage from steering rack

Fail 7 Nov 2012 87,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both inner rear sills have corrosion

slight damage to offside wing mirror

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,960 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight coolant leak from bottom of radiator

Fail 12 Nov 2011 80,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight coolant leak from bottom of radiator

Pass 7 Dec 2010 74,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2010 74,058 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,403 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 68,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 63,903 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 63,890 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,029 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 57,027 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,494 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2007 49,490 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2006 42,514 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 42,478 miles

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

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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V820 ERA is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V820 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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V820 ERA is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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