MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,162 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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)
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)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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