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W512 PEY

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,240 mi
Last recorded49,240 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 PEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 49,240 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 49,238 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,238 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front tyres cracking.

centre rear brake pipe corroded.

n.s.f tyre worn close to legal limit

n.s.r tyre worn close to legal limit.

o.s.f tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 45,238 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front tyres cracking.

centre rear brake pipe corroded.

n.s.f tyre worn close to legal limit

n.s.r tyre worn close to legal limit.

o.s.f tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,912 miles

both rear tyres cracking.

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

both front tyres cracking.

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit.

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

n.s.r brake pipe corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 40,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres cracking.

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit.

both rear tyres cracking.

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

n.s.r brake pipe corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,194 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 35,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 29,755 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,785 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 20,433 miles

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

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

four new tyres required soon starting to crack

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,433 miles

four new tyres required soon starting to crack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,994 miles

all tyres sidewalls slightly cracked.front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,487 miles

Offside Outer brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,192 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front nearside tyre slight cracking of sidewalls present

Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 13,304 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W512 PEY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W512 PEY, 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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W512 PEY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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