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W249 SCL

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,236 mi
Last recorded92,236 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 SCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,236 miles

front brakes imbalanced

Pass 19 Oct 2013 90,245 miles

o/s n/s inner sills corroding

o/s rear tyre cracking

slight drag on o/s front brake

Fail 14 Oct 2013 90,245 miles

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

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

o/s n/s inner sills corroding

o/s rear tyre cracking

slight drag on o/s front brake

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,710 miles

o/s front brake has noise

o/s front rim slight bend

o/s front tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2012 87,710 miles

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

o/s front brake has noise

o/s front rim slight bend

o/s front tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,836 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 84,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,069 miles

spare tyrec belowe

Fail 15 Sep 2009 83,069 miles

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

spare tyrec belowe

Pass 7 Sep 2008 78,442 miles

n/s front tyre has a split in side wall

o/s rear flexi brake hose secured by cable ties

Pass 16 Sep 2007 73,958 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 68,687 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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W249 SCL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W249 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W249 SCL registered?

W249 SCL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W249 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W249 SCL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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