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W427 PVU

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,379 mi
Last recorded46,379 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 PVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,379 miles

rear silencer baffels loose inside

Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 42,569 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,562 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 37,530 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs lipped

slight play in steering arms

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,189 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2008 33,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,772 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 27,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror cover missing

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,413 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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W427 PVU is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W427 PVU, 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 W427 PVU registered?

W427 PVU is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 August 2000.

Is W427 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W427 PVU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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