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X263 SKE

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,429 mi
Last recorded1,429 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX263 SKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 1,429 miles

underbody/suspension components show signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2020 1,429 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footwell area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 96,716 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 96,716 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross menber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower arm mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp High level brake light (4.3.3 (b))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,431 miles

underbody steering,suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 87,916 miles

front and rear suspension assembilies corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,018 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill /floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion strut plate (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 85,018 miles

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill / floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section x2) o/s/r pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill /floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion strut plate (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 81,793 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 78,792 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 75,548 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,548 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,494 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 72,494 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 68,848 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,848 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,967 miles

Offside front window not shutting correctly

Fail 19 Jan 2009 61,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front window faulty does not close correctly

Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,625 miles

Offside front window faulty does not close correctly

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,535 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 56,535 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,361 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,363 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 40,363 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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 SKE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SKE, 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 X263 SKE registered?

X263 SKE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 February 2001.

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