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W174 RNV

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,849 mi
Last recorded83,849 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 RNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from joiner at rear to compensater (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre getting low on edges

Offside screen wash part blocked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 83,668 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear hose from compensater (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from joiner at rear to compensater (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre getting low on edges

Offside screen wash part blocked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 77,611 miles

Offside Front tyre showing slight wear on inner edge

Offside screen wash part blocked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 77,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on both edges

Offside Front tyre showing slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside screen wash part blocked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 69,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil on min mark

shield above exhaust tailbox loose

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 58,081 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 45,791 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 44,664 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,020 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,382 miles

nearside inner constant velocity jiont slightly leaking and gearbox leaking

Fail 16 Apr 2009 40,382 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside inner constant velocity jiont slightly leaking and gearbox leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,795 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 37,795 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,898 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,818 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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W174 RNV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W174 RNV, 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 W174 RNV registered?

W174 RNV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 April 2000.

Is W174 RNV safe to buy?

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