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W161 TFJ

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,046 mi
Last recorded81,046 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 TFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2016 81,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate light output severely reduced (1.1.C.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre stop lamp not working

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front steel wheel fitted

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low outer edge and perished (155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,111 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 72,208 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,203 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,446 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 60,235 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 54,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front indecator lense damaged

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front indecator lense damaged

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2011 50,213 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 50,213 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,088 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 43,891 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s/f wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,891 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,276 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 41,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,031 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 37,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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W161 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W161 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 W161 TFJ registered?

W161 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W161 TFJ safe to buy?

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