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W251 CWT

2000 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,122 mi
Last recorded76,122 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 CWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 76,122 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 74,505 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 69,905 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 16 Apr 2019 65,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 60,259 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2012 55,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres close to legal limit

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

different size tyres on front and rear

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,262 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

different size tyres on front and rear

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,595 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,088 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,522 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,853 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,412 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 21,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W251 CWT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W251 CWT, 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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What year was W251 CWT registered?

W251 CWT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W251 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W251 CWT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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