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W493 ORL

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,740 mi
Last recorded70,740 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 ORL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 70,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,799 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 65,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,818 miles

rear suspension rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2014 64,818 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear suspension rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,784 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 63,784 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,677 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,932 miles

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

baffles loose in rear silencer

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,917 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs slightly worn

slight condensation in n/s headlamp pattern still visible

Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,819 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,198 miles

moisture in nearside headlamp

Fail 25 Sep 2008 52,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

moisture in nearside headlamp

Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,225 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 35,166 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 31,656 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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W493 ORL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W493 ORL, 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 W493 ORL registered?

W493 ORL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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