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V708 HBH

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,765 mi
Last recorded68,765 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV708 HBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 68,765 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 68,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 63,072 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front floor ,left and righthand within 30 cm. of asuspension mounting point is corroded.

outer sidewall of the nearside rear tyre is perished.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,072 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front floor ,left and righthand within 30 cm. of asuspension mounting point is corroded.

outer sidewall of the nearside rear tyre is perished.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,686 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion at front of each inboard sill.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,728 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 54,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,071 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 51,071 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,211 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 47,211 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,340 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,450 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,114 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,802 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,715 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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V708 HBH is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V708 HBH, 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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V708 HBH is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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