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X178 AET

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,318 mi
Last recorded45,318 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 AET
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 45,318 miles

Extensive under body surface corroding, recommend treatment.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie rods x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie rods x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2017 41,388 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,508 miles

both rear coil springs corroded slightly

front discs scored and pitted

front rear wish bone bushes deteriorated

nsr tyre has nail in treat

Fail 2 Jun 2016 39,508 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working and brake light (1.1.A.3b)

both rear coil springs corroded slightly

front discs scored and pitted

front rear wish bone bushes deteriorated

nsr tyre has nail in treat

Pass 14 May 2015 34,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING BUT MIRROR SERVICEABLE

Fail 14 May 2015 34,226 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING BUT MIRROR SERVICEABLE

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

Pass 14 May 2014 29,483 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 May 2014 29,483 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 May 2013 25,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 21,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 21,933 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 15,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2011 15,473 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 12,618 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,618 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 10,393 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 7,691 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 7,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 6,311 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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X178 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X178 AET, 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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X178 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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