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W548 PVM

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,829 mi
Last recorded33,829 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 PVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,829 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 33,784 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,417 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 32,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,536 miles

brakepipes shiethed and obscured

Fail 2 Aug 2011 29,536 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

brakepipes shiethed and obscured

Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,057 miles

unable to fully check brakepipes due to shiething and obscured

Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,191 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,189 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,052 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,040 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 18,239 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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W548 PVM is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W548 PVM, 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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W548 PVM is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W548 PVM safe to buy?

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