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W126 NDT

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,761 mi
Last recorded79,761 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 NDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2016 79,761 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpans (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both front suspension mounts corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,925 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 77,943 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

adv rear brakepipe load valve

Fail 10 Oct 2014 77,943 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

adv rear brakepipe load valve

Pass 16 Oct 2013 76,342 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,018 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

adv centre seat belt

Fail 17 Oct 2011 73,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,726 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 72,762 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 72,762 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,882 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 70,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,965 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,277 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 61,777 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 58,858 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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W126 NDT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc 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 W126 NDT, 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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W126 NDT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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