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W542 SAH

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,828 mi
Last recorded42,828 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 SAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 42,828 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres badly perished

both rear wheels have slight bind

Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,736 miles

both rear tyres badly perished all over

nearside front tyre perishing on inner sidewall

offside front tyre perishing in tread lane

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,439 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 30,439 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,864 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 29,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,316 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,442 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,532 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both number plates starting to deteriate

both rear tyres perrished

front pipe/ cat welds waring thin

Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,457 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,092 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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W542 SAH is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W542 SAH, 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 W542 SAH registered?

W542 SAH is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W542 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W542 SAH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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