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W276 HBT

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,335 mi
Last recorded18,335 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 HBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 18,335 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 17,645 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 17,623 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 114,099 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 114,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 9,572 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 9,570 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 102,750 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 102,749 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 98,768 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 98,765 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 96,331 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 96,331 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 88,927 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 71,311 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,494 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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W276 HBT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W276 HBT, 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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W276 HBT is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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