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V689 HDU

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

34,919 mi
Last recorded34,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV689 HDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,919 miles

VERY SLIGHT WEAR ON NEAR SIDE STEERING RACK BALL JOINT.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 34,918 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

VERY SLIGHT WEAR ON NEAR SIDE STEERING RACK BALL JOINT.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,474 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER IN POOR CONDTION.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 30,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT CROSS MEMBER IN POOR CONDTION.

OFF SIDE FRONT HUB NUT NOT LOCKED.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 24,484 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 24,484 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,815 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,665 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 16,665 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 6,083 miles

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

rear brake application uneven

sun strip fitted that does not meet road traffic regulations

Fail 15 May 2010 5,948 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven

Pass 26 May 2009 96,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,445 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 85,273 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 74,339 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 74,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 61,217 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 61,217 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 61,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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V689 HDU is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V689 HDU, 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 V689 HDU registered?

V689 HDU is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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