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V696 RCX

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

37,960 mi
Last recorded37,960 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,960 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 37,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,320 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 29,320 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,188 miles

offside rear foot brake application slightly slower than nearside

some slight general surface corrosion under car

Fail 15 Sep 2015 25,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear foot brake application slightly slower than nearside

some slight general surface corrosion under car

Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,388 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 23,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front lower suspension arm corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 23,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front lower suspension arm corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 22,905 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,279 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 22,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 21,512 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 21,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

R/O/S tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 24 Nov 2008 19,662 miles

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

cut in r/o/s tyre but not to cords

Fail 24 Nov 2008 19,662 miles

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

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

cut in r/o/s tyre but not to cords

Fail 26 Nov 2007 18,342 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,342 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,716 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 16,716 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 15,056 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 RCX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V696 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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V696 RCX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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