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W472 XDM

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

94,235 mi
Last recorded94,235 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 XDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 94,235 miles

Oil leak ()

underbody has corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2017 94,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

underbody has corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2016 91,462 miles

Underbody has corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 90,038 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 89,972 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

2x front coil springs corroded

2x rear tyres cracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,588 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroided.

rear bumper damaged and loose

Fail 22 Aug 2014 83,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroided.

rear bumper damaged and loose

Fail 25 Jul 2014 83,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Middle exhaust has slight leak from joint and exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,171 miles

temporary repair to offside rear light lens

Fail 24 Jul 2013 79,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

temporary repair to offside rear light lens

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 72,980 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 65,773 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 65,771 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

steering rack damp with oil slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2010 59,337 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

steering rack damp with oil slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2009 53,501 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

rear end damaged reparied

Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,501 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

rear end damaged reparied

Fail 30 May 2009 53,446 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,913 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking on walls.

rear end damaged slightly.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,773 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 47,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 47,157 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,380 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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W472 XDM is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 W472 XDM, 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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W472 XDM is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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