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W524 XFL

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,353 mi
Last recorded63,353 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 XFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2016 63,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion under vehicle both bumper mountings (6.1.C.1)

Centre exhaust rubber mounting area slightly corroded

Front under bonnet fuel purge tank main pipe slightly corroded on surface

Nearside Rear inner cill precribed area is slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre just just on 1.6mm requirement

Rear both tyres slightly perishing on outer outer edge

Rear under vehicle boot precribed area slightly corroded

Rear under vehicle main fuel pipe slightly corroded on surface

handbrake has excessive reserve travel

Fail 23 Mar 2015 61,734 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside (drivers) wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,734 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside (drivers) wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,540 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 57,220 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 57,213 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,808 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 51,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 51,638 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,704 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 47,704 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,493 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 36,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,089 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,989 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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W524 XFL 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 56.3%.

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 W524 XFL, 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 W524 XFL registered?

W524 XFL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W524 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W524 XFL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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