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W357 HBD

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

60,997 mi
Last recorded60,997 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front 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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all suspension components are corroded

body work poor in places

corrosion to front brake discs

front coil springs are corroded

front cross membaer corroded

front shoker caseings are badly corroded

headlamp aims on upper limit

Fail 12 Dec 2011 60,995 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

battery discharged

nearside door mirror glass is missing

rear indicators going white

rear wiper is torn

Pass 29 Dec 2009 57,726 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2009 57,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,188 miles

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

distributor seal weeping oil

exhaust cat in poor condition

front tyres are wearing low

nearside door mirror needs replacment

Fail 21 Nov 2008 51,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

distributor seal weeping oil

exhaust cat in poor condition

front tyres are wearing low

nearside door mirror needs replacment

Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,230 miles

exhaust slightly corroded . o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2007 44,230 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded . o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2007 38,927 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 38,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 28,758 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 28,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 HBD is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 W357 HBD, 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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W357 HBD is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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