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W177 WAD

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,724 mi
Last recorded99,724 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW177 WAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 May 2022 99,724 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,902 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 87,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 87,940 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 81,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 81,357 miles

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

Power steering inoperative Pump drive belt missing (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 75,475 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 95,387 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,605 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 68,603 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,679 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 59,679 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 51,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,823 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,255 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 32,250 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,705 miles

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls slightly cracked.

Both steering rack gaiters have oil on them.

N/S/F inner washer jet was n/w - now unblocked.

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall slightly cracked.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,045 miles

Both steering rack boots & pinion housing have oil on them.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,347 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres showing signs of cracking (perished)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 23,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres showing signs of cracking (perished)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,765 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 21,764 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 21,047 miles

front brake pads look low----front brake balance within limits--near side front tyre outer wall slight damage--

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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W177 WAD is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W177 WAD, 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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W177 WAD is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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