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W342 NUF

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,559 mi
Last recorded33,559 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 NUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brakes binding slightley

Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,707 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2009 28,707 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,963 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 22,963 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear chassis rail rusty and weak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 23 Nov 2007 14,733 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 14,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 6,343 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 6,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 95,562 miles

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

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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W342 NUF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W342 NUF, 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 W342 NUF registered?

W342 NUF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is W342 NUF safe to buy?

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