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X543 YGW

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,083 mi
Last recorded76,083 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 YGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 76,083 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 76,079 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,888 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,655 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,522 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 71,522 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 69,445 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 65,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 65,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,402 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 57,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,266 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,726 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,774 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,227 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 42,191 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,893 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,749 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 32,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,073 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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X543 YGW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X543 YGW, 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 X543 YGW registered?

X543 YGW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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