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V259 KCV

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

86,470 mi
Last recorded86,470 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 KCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 86,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 81,141 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2022 76,871 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 76,841 miles

Emissions not tested Due to catalyst missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end and spring upper seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish and distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish and distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 65,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish and distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 65,755 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish and distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 56,590 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 56,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 50,220 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wiper blade split

front exhaust pipe has a slight blow

Fail 2 Feb 2018 50,216 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wiper blade split

front exhaust pipe has a slight blow

Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,697 miles

both rear tyres are distorted

rear wheel bearings are slightly rough

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,056 miles

rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy

Fail 6 Feb 2015 28,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2015 28,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2014 19,992 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 12 Feb 2014 19,992 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisey

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 12,104 miles

engine oil over filled

o/s/r tyre perished on inner wall

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Feb 2012 10,586 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

petrol pipe on fuel tank corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 10,586 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

petrol pipe on fuel tank corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 10,082 miles

N/S/F tyre outter sidewall cut

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 10,081 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

N/S/F tyre outter sidewall cut

Fail 8 Feb 2010 9,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 9,571 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 9,065 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 8,458 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 8,458 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 7,520 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 6,811 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V259 KCV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V259 KCV, 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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V259 KCV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 February 2000.

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