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W159 UFO

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,331 mi
Last recorded68,331 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 UFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 68,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,331 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,076 miles

advise corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f floorpan by jacking points

Fail 25 Mar 2014 60,983 miles

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

advise corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f floorpan by jacking points

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,142 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 46,132 miles

Nearside Front 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 Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,183 miles

O/S/R O/S/F N/S/R TYRES ALL PERISHED BUT NOT DOWN TO CORDS WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT ON OTHERS

Fail 14 Mar 2011 38,178 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/R O/S/F N/S/R TYRES ALL PERISHED BUT NOT DOWN TO CORDS WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT ON OTHERS

Pass 6 May 2010 35,806 miles

Front and rear tyres worn to 3mm and the sidewalls are perished.

Left front wheel buckled.

Fail 5 May 2010 35,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust system corroded and blowing.

Front and rear tyres worn to 3mm and the sidewalls are perished.

Left front wheel buckled.

Pass 8 May 2009 33,886 miles

Both front lower arms corroded.

Exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly.

Front brake just passes brake balance test.

Left front wheel buckled.

Left hand wiper blade worn.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Surface corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,034 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake near end of travel

o/side wiper blade split could not examine alll brake oioes some bhind covers

Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,677 miles

could not examine all brake pipes some in bodywork

Fail 25 Jul 2007 28,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

could not ex all brake pipes some in bodywork

Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,252 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 24,250 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 UFO is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W159 UFO, 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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W159 UFO is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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