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W233 HBT

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,886 mi
Last recorded86,886 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 HBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,886 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 86,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,990 miles

Play in engine mounting

Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,598 miles

(1.1A.2b)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating,it appears the lamp will soon require a replacement bulb.

(1.1A.2b)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating,it appears the lamp will soon require a replacement bulb.

(1.7.2)The offside headlamp securing bracket is fractured,but not resulting in an insecure lamp

(1.8.4)The offside front headlamp beam image break point is not present

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism when the steering wheel is rocked side to side has free play/wear present less than 013mm, it appears the mechanism is ready for a repair service

(2.4A.1)The nearside front Mac Pherson strut suspension case is corroding but not considered seriously weakened at time of inspection

(2.4G.1)The nearside rear suspension arm bracket is corroded but not considered seriously weakened at time of inspection.

(2.4G.1)The offside front suspension arm is corroded but not considered seriously weakened at time of inspection.

(3.5.1h)The nearside and the offside front brake discs faces are pitted

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe(s) from and to the brake load sensing valve have surface corrosion present along their lengths,which could soon require attention

(3.6E.4)The nearside rear brake load sensing valve internal mechansim is not functioning as designed,it appears that a replacement valve could be required

(6.1.1)The front cross member is excessively corroded along it's length and appears ready for a repair/renewal service

(6.4.1)The rear loading door lock assembly is incorrectly adjusted and appears ready for service

(7.2.2a)The centre exhaust pipe at the rear flange has a slight leak present

(8.1.1b)The nearside door mirror rear view glass is slightly damaged

(8.2.3)The offside front windscreen washer(s) have 50% inoperative,it appears they are ready for a repair service

(8.4.1)The bonnet panel around the supporting bracket to secure the bonnet closed is corroded, it appears that the bonnet is ready for a repair service

NOTES TAKEN AT TIME OF RETEST

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

The welding repairs as per VT30 document attached have been sealed over with under sealant compound.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 85,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

(1.1A.2b)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating,it appears the lamp will soon require a replacement bulb.

(1.1A.2b)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating,it appears the lamp will soon require a replacement bulb.

(1.7.2)The offside headlamp securing bracket is fractured,but not resulting in an insecure lamp

(1.8.4)The offside front headlamp beam image break point is not present

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism when the steering wheel is rocked side to side has free play/wear present less than 013mm, it appears the mechanism is ready for a repair service

(2.4A.1)The nearside front Mac Pherson strut suspension case is corroding but not considered seriously weakened at time of inspection

(2.4G.1)The nearside rear suspension arm bracket is corroded but not considered seriously weakened at time of inspection.

(2.4G.1)The offside front suspension arm is corroded but not considered seriously weakened at time of inspection.

(3.5.1h)The nearside and the offside front brake discs faces are pitted

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe(s) from and to the brake load sensing valve have surface corrosion present along their lengths,which could soon require attention

(3.6E.4)The nearside rear brake load sensing valve internal mechansim is not functioning as designed,it appears that a replacement valve could be required

(6.1.1)The front cross member is excessively corroded along it's length and appears ready for a repair/renewal service

(6.4.1)The rear loading door lock assembly is incorrectly adjusted and appears ready for service

(7.2.2a)The centre exhaust pipe at the rear flange has a slight leak present

(8.1.1b)The nearside door mirror rear view glass is slightly damaged

(8.2.3)The offside front windscreen washer(s) have 50% inoperative,it appears they are ready for a repair service

(8.4.1)The bonnet panel around the supporting bracket to secure the bonnet closed is corroded, it appears that the bonnet is ready for a repair service

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,066 miles

(1.4A.2d)The nearside rear indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(1.4A.2d)The offside rear indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(1.7.4a)The offside headlamp driving dipped beam pattern image is poor but not seriously affecting the light output

(2.4A.2)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion present which has not yet reached the point of test failure, which may soon require attention

(2.4G.1)the offside front lower suspension arm has corrosion forming which has not yet reached the point of test failure.

(2d)Items left within the boot or passenger compartment which the nominated tester considers could prevent an mot test being carried out should be removed prior to presenting the vehicle for the test

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear present

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are worn

(3.6E.4)The brake load sensing valve operating lever operation is (FREE) to move but the internal valve mechanism appears to have a fault

(4.2A.1e)the offside rear wheel has a securing device fitted which is of the wrong type

(8.1.1b)the nearside door mirror rear view glass has minor damage present

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST;-

SECTION 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING

SECTION 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION 2 - STEERING INCLUDING SUSPENSION

SECTION 3 - BRAKES

SECTION 4 - ROAD WHEELS AND TYRES

SECTION 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION 6 - BODY STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION 6 - BODY, STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

TEMPORARY ADVISORY NOTICE ISSUED

The front cross member has excessive corrosion present along its length.This cross member is outside a prescribed area but requires a repair service to be carried out

The offside floor to sill has corrosion present which has not yet reached test failure criteria and may soon require attention

the offside floor to sill has excessive corrosion present outside a prescribed area

Fail 8 Jun 2010 34,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

(1.4A.2d)The nearside rear indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(1.4A.2d)The offside rear indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(1.7.4a)The offside headlamp driving dipped beam pattern image is poor but not seriously affecting the light output

(2.4A.2)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion present which has not yet reached the point of test failure, which may soon require attention

(2d)Items left within the boot or passenger compartment which the nominated tester considers could prevent an mot test being carried out should be removed prior to presenting the vehicle for the test

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear present

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are worn

(3.6E.4)The brake load sensing valve operating lever operation is (FREE) to move but the internal valve mechanism appears to have a fault

(4.2A.1e)the offside rear wheel has a securing device fitted which is of the wrong type

(8.1.1b)the nearside door mirror rear view glass has minor damage present

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST;-

SECTION 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING

SECTION 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION 2 - STEERING INCLUDING SUSPENSION

SECTION 3 - BRAKES

SECTION 4 - ROAD WHEELS AND TYRES

SECTION 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION 6 - BODY STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION 6 - BODY, STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

TEMPORARY ADVISORY NOTICE ISSUED

The front cross member has excessive corrosion present along its length.This cross member is outside a prescribed area but requires a repair service to be carried out

The offside floor to sill has corrosion present which has not yet reached test failure criteria and may soon require attention

the offside floor to sill has excessive corrosion present outside a prescribed area

the offside front lower suspension arm has corrosion present which has not yet reached test faulire criteria

Pass 2 Jul 2009 82,250 miles

(1.5A.1d)The nearside rear indicator colour is deteriorating

(1.5A.1d)The offside rear indicator colour is deteriorating

(2.4A.2)The nearside front floor prescribed area to the suspension has surface corrosion present

(2.4A.2)The offside front floor prescribed area to the suspension has surface corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension coil spring protective coating has deteriorated and surface corrosion is present

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension coil spring protective coating has deteriorated and surface corrosion is present

(2.5C.1d)The nearside outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming in the fulcrum

(3.6F.3)The brake load sensing valve internal operation may have a fault present

(6.1.1)The front crossmember is significantly weakened due to corrosion

(8.1.1b)The nearside door mirror glass is cracked

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 82,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

(1.5A.1d)The nearside rear indicator colour is deteriorating

(1.5A.1d)The offside rear indicator colour is deteriorating

(2.4A.2)The nearside front floor prescribed area to the suspension has surface corrosion present

(2.4A.2)The offside front floor prescribed area to the suspension has surface corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension coil spring protective coating has deteriorated and surface corrosion is present

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension coil spring protective coating has deteriorated and surface corrosion is present

(2.5C.1d)The nearside outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming in the fulcrum

(3.6F.3)The brake load sensing valve internal operation may have a fault present

(6.1.1)The front crossmember is significantly weakened due to corrosion

(8.1.1b)The nearside door mirror glass is cracked

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting along its length

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is split along its length

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 79,938 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2008 79,938 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,293 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 64,432 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 64,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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W233 HBT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W233 HBT, 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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W233 HBT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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