MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,512 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front crossmember corroded
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
body damage
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
body damage
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around lower arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area - next to engine/gearbox mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around lower arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight corrosion to rear underside & osf floor
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)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight bind - both rear wheels
slight corrosion rear underside
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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W553 PCV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 PCV, 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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W553 PCV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 July 2000.
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