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V916 DDY

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,169 mi
Last recorded98,169 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 DDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,341 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,908 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,270 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 83,265 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,610 miles

front brake pads very low.

near side front tyre worn to wear indicator bars.

near side rear tyre has a screw in the tread.

off side and near side rear tyre valve stems cracked to the limit.

off side door mirror glass cracked to limit.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,784 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 66,283 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,561 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 57,469 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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V916 DDY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V916 DDY, 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 V916 DDY registered?

V916 DDY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V916 DDY safe to buy?

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