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W48 FUG

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,299 mi
Last recorded81,299 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 FUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,299 miles

sump leaking oil

Fail 25 Feb 2013 81,297 miles

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

sump leaking oil

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,854 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 77,850 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,057 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 67,581 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,580 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 65,601 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 62,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,282 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 56,281 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 49,871 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 43,500 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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W48 FUG is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W48 FUG, 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 W48 FUG registered?

W48 FUG is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 March 2000.

Is W48 FUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W48 FUG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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