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W549 MKU

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,255 mi
Last recorded2,255 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 MKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2014 2,255 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Accident damage on bonnet and offside rear bumper

Both front outer door handles worn

Corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Extensive corrosion on vehicle underside

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front outer c.v boot perrished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak on engine

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,072 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on front to rear+ both rear+ both front brake pipes

Corrosion on rear cross member+ around both front lower suspension arm mountings

Offside front wiper blade slightly split on ends

Oil leak on engine

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2013 95,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on front to rear+ both rear+ both front brake pipes

Corrosion on rear cross member+ around both front lower suspension arm mountings

Offside front wiper blade slightly split on ends

Oil leak on engine

Stonechip in windscreen

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 89,721 miles

Accident damage on offside rear bumper

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on offside rear+ both front brake pipes

Nearside front outer door handle damaged but operational

Stonechip in windscreen

Wear in driveshaft c.v joints

Fail 5 Mar 2012 89,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Accident damage on offside rear bumper

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on offside rear+ both front brake pipes

Nearside front outer door handle damaged but operational

Stonechip in windscreen

Wear in driveshaft c.v joints

Pass 4 Mar 2011 83,323 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

Corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Corrosion on all chassis legs

Corrosion on both front brake pipes

Corrosion on rear fuel lines

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Interior mirror slightly obscured

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside interior door handle repaired with tape

Fail 24 Feb 2011 83,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

Corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Corrosion on all chassis legs

Corrosion on both front brake pipes

Corrosion on rear fuel lines

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Interior mirror slightly obscured

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside interior door handle repaired with tape

Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,692 miles

Brake fluid level low

Corrosion on both front+ both rear centre brake pipes

Nearside rear tyre bald on outside edge

Offside rear tyre worn on sidewall

Fail 24 Feb 2010 77,692 miles

Brake fluid level low

Corrosion on both front+ both rear centre brake pipes

Nearside rear tyre bald on outside edge

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2009 70,340 miles

corrosion on both front and all rear brake pipes

damage on rear crossmember

Fail 24 Feb 2009 70,339 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on both front and all rear brake pipes

damage on rear crossmember

Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 58,580 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 48,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W549 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W549 MKU, 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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W549 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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