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W553 OSW

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,864 mi
Last recorded51,864 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 OSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,864 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 51,854 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,998 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 42,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,398 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 39,398 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,670 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 34,670 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,166 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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W553 OSW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W553 OSW, 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 W553 OSW registered?

W553 OSW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W553 OSW safe to buy?

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