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W499 OSL

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,379 mi
Last recorded60,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 OSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2008 60,379 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,379 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,113 miles

near side mirror damage

near side rear copper brake pipe corroed

oil leak

rear plate lights dim

Fail 30 Jul 2007 51,113 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

near side mirror damage

oil leak

rear brake pipe corroded

rear plate lights dim

Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,706 miles

Advise exhaust front pipe badly corroded

Advise nearside mirror glass cracked

Advise nearsideand offside front tyres on 2mm.offside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 21 Feb 2006 41,706 miles

Advise exhaust front pipe badly corroded

Advise nearside mirror glass cracked

Advise nearsideand offside front tyres on 2mm.offside rear tyre on 2mm

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W499 OSL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W499 OSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W499 OSL registered?

W499 OSL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W499 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W499 OSL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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