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W474 JVV

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,280 mi
Last recorded80,280 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 JVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed interior handle working but in poor condition (6.2.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed interior handle working but in poor condition (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 80,280 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front wing (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe to bias valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed interior handle working but in poor condition (6.2.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed interior handle working but in poor condition (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,344 miles

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

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

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

bodywork in poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2016 77,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps dim (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 71,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,398 miles

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

corrosion on all coil springs

general under side corrosion.

offside front wiper blade splitting at end.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,124 miles

both front inner wheel rims damaged

corrosion on front & rear coil springs.

corrosion on front & rear suspension

corrosion on front x member.

general chassis corrosion.

nearside front tyre perishing and splitting in tread.

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 63,121 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front inner wheel rims damaged

corrosion hole in near side front floor.

corrosion on front & rear coil springs.

corrosion on front & rear suspension

corrosion on front x member.

general chassis corrosion.

nearside front tyre perishing and splitting in tread.

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,840 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 58,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,681 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre walls perishing

Fail 21 Mar 2011 56,657 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre walls perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,607 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 53,607 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 49,541 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,366 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,844 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 43,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 34,003 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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W474 JVV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W474 JVV, 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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W474 JVV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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