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W317 VAW

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,890 mi
Last recorded76,890 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 VAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,890 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside headlight /indicator lamp slightly loose

Fail 14 Oct 2013 76,590 miles

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside headlight /indicator lamp slightly loose

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,055 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,267 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,326 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,619 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,078 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,075 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,076 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 41,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,052 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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W317 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W317 VAW, 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 W317 VAW registered?

W317 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W317 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W317 VAW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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