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V931 DDY

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,826 mi
Last recorded65,826 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV931 DDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2016 65,826 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar and suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,636 miles

Cross axle rear brake pipe corroded

Fuel tank breather pipes corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 61,636 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Cross axle rear brake pipe corroded

Fuel tank breather pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,452 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to offside sill

Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,327 miles

Fuel pipes corroded at rear

Slight corrosion to OS Outer sill

Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,859 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear fuel pipe weakend by corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2013 53,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear fuel pipe weakend by corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,564 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 50,551 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,104 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 48,104 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 45,338 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,660 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 39,826 miles

Hand brake travel

Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,795 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 31,199 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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V931 DDY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V931 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 V931 DDY registered?

V931 DDY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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