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W164 MKW

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,503 mi
Last recorded60,503 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 MKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2015 60,503 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Corosion to offside front lower arm

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,045 miles

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 10 Feb 2014 59,026 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,812 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2013 57,783 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,701 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,342 miles

advise exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

advise off side rear tyre close to limit..

near side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,753 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,691 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2009 47,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre scrubbing outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,442 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,786 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 42,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 22 Feb 2006 39,405 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 39,405 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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W164 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W164 MKW, 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 W164 MKW registered?

W164 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W164 MKW safe to buy?

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