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V261 KCV

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,541 mi
Last recorded95,541 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 KCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 95,541 miles

Underside of vehicle coroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 91,974 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 87,752 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,553 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 76,338 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 76,338 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 70,726 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,726 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 65,260 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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V261 KCV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V261 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V261 KCV?

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What year was V261 KCV registered?

V261 KCV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 February 2000.

Is V261 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V261 KCV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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