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W252 PAU

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,253 mi
Last recorded67,253 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 PAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,253 miles

OSR lamp slightly damaged

Slight corrosion to the sills

front number plate deteriated on the borderline

slight corrosion to the underbody and components

slight moisture around OSR brake pipe requires further investigation

Fail 4 Mar 2014 67,203 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STRONG ADVIOSE O/S/R SIDELIGHT LENS DAMAGE

both rear arches corroded

front cross member corroded

front/rear suspension components corroded

o/s/r chasis corroded

slight play in both bottom wishbone bushes

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,781 miles

Both sides of sill slightly corroded

Both sides of sills seem to have previous repairs

Corrosion to fuel pipes & brake pipes

NSF coil spring corroded

NSF door handle slightly loose

OSF cv gaitor leaking slight grease

OSR lamp damaged

Slight corrosion to underbody areas

emission lambda on limit

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 64,771 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both sides of sill slightly corroded

Both sides of sills seem to have previous repairs

Corrosion to fuel pipes & brake pipes

NSF coil spring corroded

NSF door handle slightly loose

OSF cv gaitor leaking slight grease

OSR lamp damaged

Slight corrosion to underbody areas

emission lambda on limit

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,159 miles

slight corrosion offside floor to sill

slight corrosion rear inner sills

Fail 13 Feb 2012 59,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

slight corrosion offside floor to sill

slight corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,251 miles

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

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

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

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

back of off side front brake disc pitted

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,989 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2010 47,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2009 44,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,475 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,218 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 40,216 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,552 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,447 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

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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W252 PAU is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W252 PAU, 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 W252 PAU registered?

W252 PAU is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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