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W228 RRA

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,791 mi
Last recorded49,791 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 RRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 49,791 miles

bonnet safety catch innoperative

front crossmember corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 49,790 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch innoperative

front crossmember corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 48,901 miles

fuel lines near tank corroded

Fail 14 May 2015 48,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel lines near tank corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 48,320 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2014 48,314 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 47,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside outer sill slightly corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 9 May 2013 47,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside outer sill slightly corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 17 May 2012 47,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 46,837 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 46,128 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 45,604 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,137 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 45,137 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 44,760 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 44,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 44,103 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 44,103 miles

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

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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W228 RRA is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W228 RRA, 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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W228 RRA is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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