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V743 DBJ

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,409 mi
Last recorded38,409 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV743 DBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,409 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,460 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,428 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 28,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,430 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,673 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 1,404 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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V743 DBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 V743 DBJ, 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 V743 DBJ registered?

V743 DBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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