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V718 JKG

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,153 mi
Last recorded70,153 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 JKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,153 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 70,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,614 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 54,140 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2009 54,103 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

all steering suspension and brake componets heavily corroded

brake pipes pitted

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f floor area corroded

windscreen marked

Pass 6 Sep 2008 47,092 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 47,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,341 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,343 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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V718 JKG is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V718 JKG, 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 V718 JKG registered?

V718 JKG is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V718 JKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V718 JKG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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