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W548 YKL

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,589 mi
Last recorded48,589 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 YKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 48,589 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 48,231 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 41,102 miles

slight leak from rack

surface corrosion too underside, and some corrosion too front floors

Fail 19 Oct 2015 41,102 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak from rack

surface corrosion too underside, and some corrosion too front floors

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,482 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Surface corosion too underside

Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,168 miles

Both rear tyres perished on side walls and with-in the tread

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

font mount corroded off one side

Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres have slight cracking in side walls

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Oct 2012 34,846 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres have slight cracking in side walls

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2011 31,413 miles

Both rear tyres have radial cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 27,939 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 27,939 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 24,578 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Wipers torn on ends

Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,668 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 21,665 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,526 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 19,526 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,597 miles

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

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

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 YKL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W548 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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W548 YKL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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