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W527 XFL

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,782 mi
Last recorded61,782 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 61,782 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,062 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 57,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,441 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 55,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 53,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,796 miles

advise tyre walls scuffed

Fail 29 Apr 2015 50,796 miles

Offside Front 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)

advise tyre walls scuffed

Pass 1 May 2014 48,800 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 47,119 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 May 2013 47,119 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 9 May 2012 45,475 miles

inner sill area corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,749 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,251 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 42,251 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 40,957 miles

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

o/s/r indicator light dull

Pass 7 May 2008 39,337 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 37,475 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 36,023 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 36,023 miles

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

both rear tryes have side wall cracking

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 XFL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 W527 XFL registered?

W527 XFL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W527 XFL safe to buy?

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