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X263 HLF

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,556 mi
Last recorded13,556 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX263 HLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2014 13,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front suspension springs corroded.

Both rear chassis legs corroded.

Both rear sills corroded.

Corrosion on floor pan.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 11,257 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

drivers door window inop

o/s/door mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2013 11,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

drivers door window inop

o/s/door mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2012 4,034 miles

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

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

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2012 4,034 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,932 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 92,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 92,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Areas of under body rusting started,

Front cross member is rusty.

Front tyres are showing wear at edges and close to limits,

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

Number plate lamps are dim.

Rear floor and supports are rusty,

Rear inner sills are rusty.

Reduced performance at rear service and park brakes.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,702 miles

Center of exhaust is rusty,

Exhaust gas levels difficult to attain,

Front brakes are slight out of ballance,

Offside rear tyre is worn at inner edge,

Radiator support is rusty,

Rear chassis by rear suspension arm mounts are rusty,

Rear steel brake pipes are rusty,

Rear under chassis body are rusty,

Reduced performance at rear service brakes,

Rust area's at rear of sills,

Seat belts are slow to return,

Slight noise on rotation of offside rear wheel.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 70,303 miles

Dip beam aim reset,

Front coil springs are rusty.

Oil loss at engine area.

Rear steel brake pipe at cross member is rusty.

Rear sub frame is rusty

Slight play at offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 59,593 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Jan 2008 59,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jan 2007 50,966 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 36,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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X263 HLF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X263 HLF, 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 X263 HLF registered?

X263 HLF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X263 HLF safe to buy?

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