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W409 PRF

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,400 mi
Last recorded99,400 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 PRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,400 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2016 99,337 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

sills corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 8 Apr 2015 90,764 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,370 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 83,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,063 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 74,063 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,132 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 66,139 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,113 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 60,104 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 53,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,077 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,006 miles

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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W409 PRF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W409 PRF, 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 W409 PRF registered?

W409 PRF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W409 PRF safe to buy?

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