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W288 EBW

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,942 mi
Last recorded42,942 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 EBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 42,942 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 42,465 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 41,966 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 41,601 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 40,969 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 40,966 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle under body corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 39,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 39,612 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 36,611 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,540 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 35,162 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 35,162 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,949 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,365 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,615 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 32,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,565 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,748 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 28,748 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,418 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 25,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 23,943 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 23,943 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,886 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 17,592 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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W288 EBW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W288 EBW, 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 W288 EBW registered?

W288 EBW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W288 EBW safe to buy?

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