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V955 KAF

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,582 mi
Last recorded42,582 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 KAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,759 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 87,753 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,458 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 36,452 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,630 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,630 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,234 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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V955 KAF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V955 KAF, 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 V955 KAF registered?

V955 KAF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V955 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V955 KAF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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