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W244 SCL

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,436 mi
Last recorded99,436 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 SCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 99,436 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 81,836 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 81,823 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,821 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,279 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,372 miles

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

advise front brake discs very close to failure

osr tyre very close to failure

Fail 21 Mar 2011 48,372 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

advise front brake discs very close to failure

osr tyre very close to failure

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,059 miles

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 7 Apr 2010 45,058 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,418 miles

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,092 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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W244 SCL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W244 SCL, 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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W244 SCL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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