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V696 HGS

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,101 mi
Last recorded57,101 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 HGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,101 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 55,605 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,532 miles

both rear tyres 3mm inner edge front shock absorbers corroded osf inner driveshaft gaitor leaking grease

Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,881 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 49,866 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,969 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 48,118 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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V696 HGS is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V696 HGS, 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 V696 HGS registered?

V696 HGS is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V696 HGS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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