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W297 VUH

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,140 mi
Last recorded57,140 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 VUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2018 57,140 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed "B" pillar damaged/distorted (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

serious damage n/s

Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,379 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

catalytic converter rattling and baffles loose in back box

n/s mirror missing

Fail 17 Nov 2017 55,379 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

catalytic converter rattling and baffles loose in back box

n/s mirror missing

Pass 22 Nov 2016 53,364 miles

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

Nearside mirror missing

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 53,364 miles

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

Nearside mirror missing

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 49,300 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front inner tyre edge worn

Fail 20 Nov 2015 49,300 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner tyre edge worn

Pass 11 Nov 2014 45,169 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 45,169 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 41,209 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 19 Nov 2013 41,209 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,349 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 22 Oct 2012 36,349 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,817 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 1 Nov 2011 31,817 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,244 miles

Coolant leak

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

n/s mirror broken

Fail 8 Oct 2010 26,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

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

n/s mirror broken

Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,660 miles

corrossion to front brake disc's. fan blades rubs radiator.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 20,659 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrossion to front brake disc's. fan blades rubs radiator.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,282 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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W297 VUH is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W297 VUH, 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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W297 VUH is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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