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V678 FSB

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,932 mi
Last recorded94,932 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV678 FSB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 94,932 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre persihing

Oil leak

Vehicle underside corroded

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

Pass 8 May 2013 89,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 89,985 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 85,387 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 80,443 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 80,443 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 13 May 2010 74,880 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 71,863 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 70,734 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt requires manual help to retract

Fail 14 Jan 2009 70,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

nearside rear seatbelt requires manual help to retract

Pass 15 Jan 2008 64,556 miles

both rear outer seat belts not checked properly due to child seats being fitted

rear offside tyre worn onto 2.5mm

Fail 22 Jan 2007 58,852 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 58,852 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 52,080 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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V678 FSB is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V678 FSB, 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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V678 FSB is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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