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W413 RCN

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

42,406 mi
Last recorded42,406 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW413 RCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,406 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 42,269 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 41,652 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 41,647 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 40,912 miles

fuel pipes rusty

rear suspension rusty and corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 40,902 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes rusty

rear suspension rusty and corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 40,160 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 40,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 39,146 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 39,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,046 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 37,046 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 36,713 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,322 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,546 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 32,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,560 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s outer sill/floor areas showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension struts showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbones showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2011 31,560 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

o/s and n/s outer sill/floor areas showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension struts showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbones showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,979 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,655 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES TO COMPENSATOR SLIGHTY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT AND REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS CRACKED

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

MAIN BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED SLIGHT LEAK REAR EXHAUST

Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,172 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED AND BOTH REAR

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP FULL OF WATER

SLIGHT LEAK MIDDLE EXHAUST

Pass 22 Aug 2005 21,033 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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W413 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W413 RCN, 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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W413 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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