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W483 SBR

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,842 mi
Last recorded73,842 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW483 SBR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,842 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 73,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,640 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 60,640 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,358 miles

nearside rear tyre worn 2-3mm

offside rear tyre worn 2-3mm

Fail 10 Jul 2012 46,357 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre between 2 to 3 mil

offside rear tyre is between 2 to 3 mil

Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,406 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,385 miles

Front discs worn and pitted.

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,166 miles

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

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,045 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 13,535 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 SBR is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W483 SBR, 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 SBR registered?

W483 SBR is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W483 SBR safe to buy?

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