CarVerify

Free Car Check

W481 JVV

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,166 mi
Last recorded70,166 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 JVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 70,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose and from (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose and from (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,350 miles

Bottom of radiator wet with coolant

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front perished and starting to crack and worn low on outer edge and worn to 3mm in centre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished and starting to crack and worn to 3mm

Vehicle and chassis general corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2018 66,310 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bottom of radiator wet with coolant

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front perished and starting to crack and worn low on outer edge and worn to 3mm in centre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished and starting to crack and worn to 3mm

Vehicle and chassis general corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO has a nail in the tread close to the edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,739 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 59,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,123 miles

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

some metal brake pipes corroding

some parts of vehicle corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2015 55,123 miles

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

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

some metal brake pipes corroding

some parts of vehicle corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,762 miles

Corrosion to both front floorpans

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Nov 2014 50,762 miles

Corrosion to both front floorpans

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 46,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

some parts of vehicle corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2013 46,380 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

some parts of vehicle corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2012 128,959 miles

some parts of vehicle corroding

Fail 30 Oct 2012 128,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

some parts of vehicle corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2011 38,192 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 37,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,519 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 32,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,671 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 27,670 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perrishing

some metal brake pipes corroding

some parts of vehicle has started to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,161 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 23,161 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,226 miles

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

slight deterioration of outer wall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2006 13,733 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 11,112 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
Full Suzuki Swift reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W481 JVV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W481 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W481 JVV?

You can check the full history of W481 JVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W481 JVV registered?

W481 JVV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W481 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W481 JVV shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W481 JVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W481 JVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.