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W574 PHY

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,361 mi
Last recorded74,361 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW574 PHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,361 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has been run flat and sidewalls slightly scrubbed

Surface corrosion to floors to sills, outer sills and inner sills

Fail 16 Mar 2015 74,286 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Nearside rear tyre has been run flat and sidewalls slightly scrubbed

Surface corrosion to floors to sills, outer sills and inner sills

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,315 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,754 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 55,753 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,088 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,474 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,083 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,369 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 14,369 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 May 2006 13,776 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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W574 PHY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc 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 W574 PHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W574 PHY registered?

W574 PHY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W574 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W574 PHY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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