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W581 YKX

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

9,368 mi
Last recorded9,368 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 YKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 9,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 9,368 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 87,291 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,364 miles

This vehicle has had welding to the underside done previously but to a good standard

Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,322 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 84,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 82,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 82,985 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front and offside rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,180 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2009 68,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2008 60,227 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 60,227 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,064 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 48,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 45,030 miles

both rear tyre's are close to the limit.

exhaust has a slight blow.

n/s/f tyre is on the limit.

o/s/f tyre is close to the limit.

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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W581 YKX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W581 YKX, 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 W581 YKX registered?

W581 YKX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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