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W261 VMX

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,801 mi
Last recorded47,801 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 VMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 47,801 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 47,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 45,977 miles

centre exhaust joint corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 44,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,234 miles

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

front brakes 17% out of balance

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,533 miles

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre showing wear

Fail 23 Apr 2012 41,533 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre showing wear

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,881 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,242 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 36,240 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

general undervehicle body corrosion

nearside rear tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Apr 2009 33,689 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

general undervehicle body corrosion

nearside rear tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,477 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 31,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,509 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,543 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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W261 VMX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

W261 VMX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W261 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 VMX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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