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W357 LDC

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,068 mi
Last recorded46,068 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 LDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 46,068 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2011 46,068 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 41,230 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 39,212 miles

1.Corrossion to underside of vechile

2.Heavy corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 18 May 2009 39,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

1.Corrossion to underside of vechile

2.Heavy corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2008 37,596 miles

1.Advise corrossion to underside of vechile

2.Advise corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

3.Advise unable to fully assess all brake pipes due to amounts of copper grease.

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

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 22 May 2008 37,596 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1.Advise corrossion to underside of vechile

2.Advise corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

3.Advise unable to fully assess all brake pipes due to amounts of copper grease.

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

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 22 May 2007 35,867 miles

1.Advise corrossion to underside of vechile & front & rear suspension & steering components corrossion

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 33,938 miles

both front tyres getting close to legal limit of 1.6mm

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 LDC is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W357 LDC, 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 LDC is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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