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V618 EEF

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,800 mi
Last recorded65,800 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV618 EEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2013 65,800 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear under floors corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,061 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 56,061 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 46,446 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,745 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 38,745 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,854 miles

2 x front tyres cracking

Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,854 miles

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

2 x front tyres cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,503 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,177 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 31,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,040 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,260 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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V618 EEF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V618 EEF, 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 V618 EEF registered?

V618 EEF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 January 2000.

Is V618 EEF safe to buy?

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