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X268 AET

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,938 mi
Last recorded73,938 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 AET
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle borderline in places

Fail 1 Nov 2011 73,908 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle borderline in places

Pass 12 Nov 2010 67,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion to underside & suspension

Fail 6 Nov 2010 67,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion to underside & suspension

Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,446 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 56,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions limits just met.

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

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

Washers are weak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions limits just met.

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

Washers are weak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,435 miles

exhaust lambda limits just met

windscreen washers poor

Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,192 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 46,192 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 41,054 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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X268 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X268 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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What year was X268 AET registered?

X268 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X268 AET safe to buy?

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