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X159 CTX

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,131 mi
Last recorded48,131 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 CTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 48,131 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 48,127 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (polish) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Underside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 45,720 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 45,720 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 45,691 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front arms rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear arms rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 45,684 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s front sill to chassis rusted and hold (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s front chassis to sill rusted and hold (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s front wheel arch rusted with 30cm of shocker mountain (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front arms rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear arms rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,066 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 45,045 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 44,380 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 44,380 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,704 miles

both headlights discoloured

brake pipes starting to rust

floors starting to rust

Fail 9 Dec 2015 802,374 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlights discoloured

brake pipes starting to rust

floors starting to rust

Pass 16 Dec 2014 42,785 miles

exhaust blowing

Fail 9 Dec 2014 42,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust blowing

Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,640 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 41,565 miles

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

exhaust front pipe blowing

offside rear tyre wall starting to split

Pass 5 Dec 2012 39,638 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

front brake inbalance

Fail 5 Dec 2012 39,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes starting to rust

front brake inbalance

Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,072 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,142 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 36,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,168 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 34,144 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,326 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,384 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,631 miles

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 28,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 24,815 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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X159 CTX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X159 CTX, 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 X159 CTX registered?

X159 CTX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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