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W226 XFM

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,212 mi
Last recorded3,212 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 XFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 3,212 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 3,203 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Above Fuel Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking Front To Rear Pipe Above Fuel Pipes (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe leaking Above Fuel Pipe At rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 95,766 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 95,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/f drivers door glass has dropped into door base (winding mechanism broken)

o/s/f inner door casing insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2013 94,754 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 94,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,597 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,114 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,219 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 71,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,486 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 64,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

exhaust blowing on centre section joint.

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play .

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,194 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 59,194 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,085 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,512 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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W226 XFM is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W226 XFM, 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 W226 XFM registered?

W226 XFM is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W226 XFM safe to buy?

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