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W124 HGV

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,757 mi
Last recorded74,757 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 HGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,757 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,475 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 73,475 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,438 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 70,422 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,149 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 64,149 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,102 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,781 miles

hole corroded in n/s sill-floorpan

Fail 14 Aug 2015 51,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hole corroded in n/s sill-floorpan

Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,770 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,206 miles

SURFACE RUST ON BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE RUST TO SILL EDGES

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,286 miles

SURFACE RUST TO FRONT BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE RUST TO SILL EDGES

Fail 25 Jul 2012 45,286 miles

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

SURFACE RUST TO FRONT BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE RUST TO SILL EDGES

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,204 miles

FRONT SUSPESION ARM BUSHES SLIGHTY PERISHERED

SLIGHT RUSTING TO EXHAUST

SURFACE RUST ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,420 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,669 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2009 36,669 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,851 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 32,851 miles

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

All tyres perished. Front tyres 2mm.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 28,800 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,800 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,611 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 23,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,300 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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W124 HGV 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 W124 HGV, 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 W124 HGV registered?

W124 HGV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W124 HGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W124 HGV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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