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W124 YAL

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

45,937 mi
Last recorded45,937 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 YAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,937 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 45,927 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,109 miles

BLOW FROM EXHAUST BACK BOX AREA JUST MEETING MOT CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO SHOW WEAR

Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,516 miles

O/S/F BRAKE PADS SHOWING WEAR

Fail 7 Apr 2015 36,512 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F BRAKE PADS SHOWING WEAR

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,737 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 29,680 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,064 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,852 miles

front number plate detioriated

n/s/f brake pipe to hose corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 26,852 miles

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

front number plate detioriated

n/s/f brake pipe to hose corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,632 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 25,613 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 23,989 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,989 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,527 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 22,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,937 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,468 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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W124 YAL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W124 YAL, 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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W124 YAL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 April 2000.

Is W124 YAL safe to buy?

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