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W527 AEG

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,780 mi
Last recorded3,780 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 AEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 3,780 miles

Both front and rear registration plates have honeycomb effect background

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 3,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both front and rear registration plates have honeycomb effect background

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,408 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2014 94,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 May 2013 86,169 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle getting very thin in places!!

Fail 24 May 2013 86,169 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle getting very thin in places!!

Pass 16 May 2012 71,504 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 71,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 May 2011 63,227 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 63,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 50,273 miles

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 22 May 2009 50,254 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 30 May 2008 43,796 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 43,746 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 36,769 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 36,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 30,334 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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W527 AEG 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 55.6%.

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 W527 AEG, 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 W527 AEG registered?

W527 AEG is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W527 AEG safe to buy?

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