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V477 SJO

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,886 mi
Last recorded83,886 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV477 SJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2009 83,886 miles

1 plastic headlight mounting broken on nearside lamp but lamp still seems secure

Imbalance on rear footbrake, 41

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,886 miles

1 plastic headlight mounting broken on nearside lamp but lamp still seems secure

Imbalance on rear footbrake, 41

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 78,934 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 78,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,380 miles

nearside rear fuel hose cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2007 64,380 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear fuel hose cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,675 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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V477 SJO is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V477 SJO, 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 V477 SJO registered?

V477 SJO is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is V477 SJO safe to buy?

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