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W547 YKL

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,511 mi
Last recorded85,511 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW547 YKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2015 85,511 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 81,983 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 81,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 72,118 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 May 2012 64,438 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 64,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,899 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,953 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,943 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,314 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 50,312 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 44,070 miles

Front braking efforts slightly out of balance. The near-side having the lowest of the two efforts.25% Maximum allowed readings 23%.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,070 miles

Front braking efforts slightly out of balance. The near-side having the lowest of the two efforts.25% Maximum allowed readings 23%.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,252 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 28,786 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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W547 YKL 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 66.7%.

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 W547 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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What year was W547 YKL registered?

W547 YKL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W547 YKL safe to buy?

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