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W159 TFJ

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,549 mi
Last recorded60,549 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 TFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 60,549 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 60,529 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,953 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,115 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 37,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 30,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 30,414 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,244 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above fuel fill pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 26,241 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above fuel fill pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,797 miles

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

OSR brake slight bind

Rear exhaust box interior rattling

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,000 miles

rear brake pipe slight corrosion in clip above tank

Fail 18 Mar 2014 25,000 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)

rear brake pipe slight corrosion in clip above tank

Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nsf inner cv joint throwing grease.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,584 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 23,574 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,071 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,089 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 21,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,644 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,197 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,093 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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W159 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 W159 TFJ, 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 W159 TFJ registered?

W159 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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