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W357 DAB

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

3,477 mi
Last recorded3,477 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 DAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 3,477 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 2,173 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 2,167 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 1,555 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 1,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 762 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 99,950 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 99,950 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 99,227 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nearside and offside outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 98,724 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,401 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 97,401 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,089 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 92,787 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Apr 2016 90,403 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,265 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 88,265 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 87,261 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 86,606 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 85,631 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 85,631 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 83,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 81,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 79,545 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 77,839 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 75,010 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 72,906 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 72,906 miles

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

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

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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W357 DAB is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W357 DAB, 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 W357 DAB registered?

W357 DAB is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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