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W181 WAD

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,797 mi
Last recorded7,797 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 WAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2011 7,797 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some corrosion in vehicle structure

Pass 15 Feb 2011 7,797 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

some corrosion in vehicle structure

Pass 19 Feb 2010 149 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 149 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 96,142 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 96,140 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 89,485 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 80,182 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 80,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 69,506 miles

both rear tyre treads low---

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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W181 WAD is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W181 WAD, 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 W181 WAD registered?

W181 WAD is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W181 WAD safe to buy?

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