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X256 KFP

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,045 mi
Last recorded76,045 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 KFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 76,045 miles

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill rear

slight oil leak from n/s of steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,045 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

mist of oil around o/s & n/s steering rack boots

n/s/f inner c v boot starting to perish

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,045 miles

mist of oil around o/s & n/s steering rack boots

n/s/f inner c v boot starting to perish

Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,361 miles

slight lift n/s/f drop link

Fail 10 Jul 2014 66,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight lift n/s/f drop link

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,487 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,043 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 57,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,807 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,356 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,382 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,414 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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X256 KFP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,285 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 X256 KFP, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X256 KFP registered?

X256 KFP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X256 KFP safe to buy?

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