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W533 YKL

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,187 mi
Last recorded95,187 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 YKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases few places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear sills damaged

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body damage

rear seats removed

Fail 12 Mar 2019 93,567 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition box missing (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Seat belt missing all (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases few places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner sills damaged

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both weeping (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2018 80,810 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,149 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated

Oil leak ()

headlamp outer plastics deteriorated/pattern faint

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,541 miles

drivers headlight barely pass due to dicolourisation

fuel cap seal starting to deteriate

slight corrosion where brake pipes exit front wings

Fail 13 Feb 2016 66,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers floorpan holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight inop (1.1.A.3b)

drivers headlight barely pass due to dicolourisation

fuel cap seal starting to deteriate

slight corrosion where brake pipes exit front wings

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,510 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 63,350 miles

slight corrosion on front floorpan (may be problem next year )

slight oil leak from distributor seal .

Pass 16 Feb 2013 61,706 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 61,706 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 59,351 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 59,351 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,189 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 56,164 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

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

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,127 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 50,127 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,786 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 42,786 miles

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

O/S/F seat belt not retracting unaided

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,499 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 36,499 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,941 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 24,941 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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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W533 YKL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W533 YKL, 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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W533 YKL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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