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W483 FUM

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,685 mi
Last recorded71,685 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW483 FUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2016 71,685 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area and outer sill area /seat mounting area (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

n/s floor pans surface corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2014 63,408 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 63,408 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 51,119 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 44,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,051 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 39,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,349 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,535 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,191 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 18,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,765 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,311 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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W483 FUM is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W483 FUM, 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 W483 FUM registered?

W483 FUM is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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