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W157 XKX

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,715 mi
Last recorded74,715 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 XKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 74,715 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front steering/suspension clearly out of alignment causing severe front tyre wear

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,921 miles

Exhaust system has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

Near side front road wheel damaged

Near side rear road wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Off side front road wheel damaged

Off side rear road wheel damaged

Off side rear tyre in poor condition (cracking)

Fail 30 May 2012 68,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

Front chasis crossmember ie corroded

Near side front road wheel damaged

Near side rear road wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Off side front road wheel damaged

Off side rear road wheel damaged

Off side rear tyre in poor condition (cracking)

Pass 31 May 2011 62,952 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 56,444 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 56,444 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 49,821 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Off side front tyre cracking and worn on inside edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 43,024 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,994 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 36,477 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 36,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W157 XKX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W157 XKX, 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 W157 XKX registered?

W157 XKX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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