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V961 FEC

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,721 mi
Last recorded41,721 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 FEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,721 miles

all brake pipes greased

fuel pipe corrosion

o/s/f n/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r light lens damage

rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,055 miles

all brake pipes greased

both rear tyres inside sidewall cracking

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 8 Jan 2014 35,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes greased

both rear tyres inside sidewall cracking

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,999 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 27,999 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,634 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 22,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,240 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 22,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 21,789 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 20,069 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 18,060 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 15,931 miles

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

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

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Pass 11 Jan 2006 14,152 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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V961 FEC is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V961 FEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V961 FEC registered?

V961 FEC is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V961 FEC safe to buy?

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