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W481 OSN

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,656 mi
Last recorded49,656 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 OSN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 49,656 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 44,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody and sills corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2024 44,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 41,136 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 41,084 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 37,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s main pipes beside petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight grease leak

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s trailing arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

towbar fitted, no electrics present at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2021 32,652 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 27,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,657 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 17,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 10,368 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 10,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 5,840 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 98,886 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 93,035 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 93,034 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,649 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,662 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 60,633 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 56,561 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 42,938 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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W481 OSN is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W481 OSN, 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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W481 OSN is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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