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W354 KBE

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,855 mi
Last recorded68,855 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 KBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 May 2017 68,855 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre is age cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Signs of fuel leak from filler neck - neck very corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,149 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 65,149 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 61,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some corrosion/peeling o/s/f and both rear coil springs = some play both rear wheel bearings = some corrosion/peeling both rear shock absorber casings = o/s/f and o/s/r tyres aprx 3/4mm

Pass 11 May 2015 61,699 miles

some corrosion/peeling o/s/f and both rear coil springs = some play both rear wheel bearings = some corrosion/peeling both rear shock absorber casings = o/s/f and o/s/r tyres aprx 3/4mm

Pass 30 May 2014 52,861 miles

front coil springs corroded

rear shock absorber covers corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 19 May 2014 52,861 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit and cracking outer walls and treads

rear shock absorber covers corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,805 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades deterioated

underside and sills corroded and welding to areas

Fail 18 Apr 2013 47,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside and sills corroded and welding to areas

Pass 14 Apr 2012 44,128 miles

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 10 Apr 2012 44,128 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,867 miles

surface corrosion all around underbody areas & outer sills

Fail 11 Apr 2011 41,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

surface corrosion all around underbody areas & outer sills

Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,259 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 16 Apr 2010 39,259 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,376 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 36,376 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,334 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 30,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 27,325 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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W354 KBE is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W354 KBE, 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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W354 KBE is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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