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W261 CTW

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,954 mi
Last recorded38,954 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 CTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,954 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,639 miles

advise parking brake long but not at end of travel .

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,916 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2010 37,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate fading

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,096 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate fading

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,019 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,908 miles

front number plate is fading

Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,878 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,820 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall is perishing

offside front tyre has 2mm tread and is wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2005 31,658 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 31,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W261 CTW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W261 CTW, 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 W261 CTW registered?

W261 CTW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W261 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 CTW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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