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W168 RYB

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,441 mi
Last recorded58,441 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 RYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 58,441 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front cross member holed and corroded not in perscribed area

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front cross member holed but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 56,774 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust detached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front cross member holed but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 55,000 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member corroded and holed not in perscribed area (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 55,000 miles

Nearside Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member corroded and holed not in perscribed area (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,860 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure slight damage ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deflated

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,514 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 50,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 482,252 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 45,323 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 45,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,269 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,571 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 39,571 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,327 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 35,324 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,401 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,027 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,181 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,181 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 26,181 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,726 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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W168 RYB is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W168 RYB, 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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W168 RYB is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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