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V686 RCX

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,724 mi
Last recorded79,724 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 RCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,724 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,666 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,014 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 64,280 miles

nearside front shock absorber has corrosion to casing

offside front shock absorber has corrosion to casing

offside rear brake corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2010 64,240 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front shock absorber has corrosion to casing

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear to inner and outer edges but still within mot limits

nearside rear brake pipe corroded(around fuel tank area)

offside front shock absorber has corrosion to casing

offside rear brake corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2008 57,720 miles

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear to outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2007 47,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 47,599 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,670 miles

n/s/f tyre is 3mm and almost bald on outer edge †o/s/f tyre is 3mm †tyres are 155/70/13/75/tr †

Pass 18 Nov 2005 34,501 miles

o/s/r tyre is cracking in tread (155/70/13/75/tr)

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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V686 RCX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V686 RCX, 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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V686 RCX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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