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W247 HBT

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

20,621 mi
Last recorded20,621 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 HBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 20,621 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 16,895 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 16,858 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 16,737 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 16,733 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 16,535 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 16,506 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 16,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 15,588 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 14,904 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 14,560 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 14,194 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 13,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 13,564 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 13,254 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 12,787 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 12,427 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 11,614 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 11,009 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 10,553 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 7,628 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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W247 HBT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W247 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W247 HBT registered?

W247 HBT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W247 HBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W247 HBT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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