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W503 ORL

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

59,015 mi
Last recorded59,015 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 ORL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 59,015 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 55,753 miles

front to centre exhaust flange corroded

fuel pipe's corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 55,753 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front to centre exhaust flange corroded

fuel pipe's corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 51,548 miles

some underside corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear join - clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked on outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 2 Jun 2017 51,548 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear join - clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked on outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked on outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some underside corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,108 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 47,108 miles

Nearside Front 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 43,164 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 43,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 38,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rubber pipe from fuel filter perished showing cracks

Fail 5 Jun 2013 32,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rubber pipe from fuel filter perished showing cracks

Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 30,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,237 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,672 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 20,672 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 17,983 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 11,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,373 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 10,522 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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W503 ORL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W503 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 W503 ORL registered?

W503 ORL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W503 ORL safe to buy?

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