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X278 HLF

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,010 mi
Last recorded21,010 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 HLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 21,010 miles

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 16,677 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 16,677 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 13,895 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both bumpers insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2018 13,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both bumpers insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2017 9,076 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 9,074 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 2,336 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 2,336 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,241 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 95,235 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 86,313 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,555 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 76,555 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 66,459 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 58,235 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 50,881 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,410 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,938 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 21,191 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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X278 HLF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X278 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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X278 HLF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X278 HLF safe to buy?

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