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W527 ULO

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,109 mi
Last recorded67,109 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 ULO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 67,109 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Weld repair covered by underseal.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 67,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,067 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 65,057 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 62,219 miles

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

wireing to rear speakers insecure, inadequately supported.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,219 miles

wireing to rear speakers insecure, inadequately supported.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,216 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,221 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished/split

corrosion found at side/supportsills floorpan and chassis

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,317 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Apr 2009 51,317 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,257 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,091 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 41,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 37,803 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 37,803 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ULO is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ULO, 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 ULO registered?

W527 ULO is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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