MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both f/lower suspension arms & mount areas corroded
f/brake discs deteriated
rear suspension units & mount areas corroded
wiper blades deteriated
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
wiper blades deteriated
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both f/lower suspension arms & mount areas corroded
f/brake discs deteriated
f/brake discs deteriated
rear suspension units & mount areas corroded
slight drag on n/s/r wheel
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
The battery is not completely secure, hel in place with a cable tie.
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
handbrake travel high but still has reserve travel
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W197 DUB is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 W197 DUB, 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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W197 DUB is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 April 2000.
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