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W283 ULE

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,371 mi
Last recorded53,371 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 ULE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,371 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 53,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,075 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 43,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,879 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 41,879 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,479 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 40,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,949 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,549 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 39,549 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,649 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,649 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,252 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,088 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 34,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,626 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,732 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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W283 ULE is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W283 ULE, 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 W283 ULE registered?

W283 ULE is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W283 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W283 ULE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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