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W585 PPF

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,535 mi
Last recorded91,535 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW585 PPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to various places and suspension components

Fail 22 Sep 2012 91,535 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to various places and suspension components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 81,180 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 81,162 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,299 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust rubber split

rear wiper blade split

slight play steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2010 71,299 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front discs corroded

rear exhaust rubber split

rear wiper blade split

slight play steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,264 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has a missfire

n/s inner door handle broken but works ok

o/s outer door handle broken but works ok

Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,709 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear wheel arch,offside rear and nearside front bumpers damaged

offside front tyre perished

Fail 13 Mar 2009 60,709 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear wheel arch,offside rear and nearside front bumpers damaged

offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,769 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 52,769 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front bumper damaged

offside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,822 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,492 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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W585 PPF 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 61.5%.

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 W585 PPF, 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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W585 PPF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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