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W164 TFJ

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,739 mi
Last recorded73,739 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 TFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,739 miles

Emissions just met requirements

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside rear light lense damage and bumper ends loose

Fail 9 Feb 2017 73,739 miles

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

Emissions just met requirements

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside rear light lense damage and bumper ends loose

Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,620 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 68,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor holed within 12" of Lower arm rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,425 miles

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

both front cv gaitors are perishing

both rear indicators starting to show white light

Fail 2 Apr 2015 61,425 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front cv gaitors are perishing

both rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,987 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 47,987 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,734 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 43,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,441 miles

exhaust slightly corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2012 39,441 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,482 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 33,482 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,731 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,823 miles

baffles in rear exhaust breaking up

Fail 31 Mar 2009 19,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

baffles in rear exhaust breaking up

Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,689 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 9,452 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 9,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,531 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 8,531 miles

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

tyre sidewalls cracking

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 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 W164 TFJ registered?

W164 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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