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W228 YCY

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

7,162 mi
Last recorded7,162 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 YCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 7,162 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 7,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 7,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR AREAS X 2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUS COIL MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUSPENSION MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR AREAS (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASIS AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUS COIL MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt EXCESSIVELY FRAYED (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

OSF DOOR INNER HANDLE INSECURE

VEHICLE PRESENTED IS DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2014 3,347 miles

155/70/13 X 4

NSF INNER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN(DORR STILL ABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE )

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/11/14

RADIATOR SUPPORT MOUNT CORRODED

SEVERE OIL LEAK

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 20 Aug 2014 3,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

155/70/13 X 4

NSF INNER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN(DORR STILL ABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE )

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/11/14

RADIATOR SUPPORT MOUNT CORRODED

SEVERE OIL LEAK

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 27 Aug 2013 98,673 miles

155/70/13 X 4

ALL FOUR(4) TYRES ON PASS LIMITS

OIL LEAK

OSF WINDOW INOP

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/11/13

RADIATOR LOWER BRACKET CORRODED

REVERSING LIGHTS INOP

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 23 Aug 2013 98,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

155/70/13 X 4

ALL FOUR(4) TYRES ON PASS LIMITS

OIL LEAK

OSF WINDOW INOP

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/11/13

RADIATOR LOWER BRACKET CORRODED

REVERSING LIGHTS INOP

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 23 Aug 2012 94,281 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 94,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 88,492 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corosion on some none prescribed areas

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside and offside front suspension components are rusty

Nearside and offside rear suspension components are rusty

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 88,492 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corosion on some none prescribed areas

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside and offside front suspension components are rusty

Nearside and offside rear suspension components are rusty

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,546 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 86,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 83,782 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 90,244 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 77,281 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 77,281 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 73,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 66,110 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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W228 YCY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W228 YCY, 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 YCY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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