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X289 EKJ

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,645 mi
Last recorded54,645 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 EKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,645 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,673 miles

exhasust slightly rusty and blowing.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 46,018 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust is rusty

o/s/r tyre is perished and near legal legal

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,018 miles

exhaust is rusty

o/s/r tyre is perished and near legal legal

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,174 miles

both rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 2 Mar 2012 41,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 5 Mar 2011 75,783 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,193 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 31,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 31,287 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,022 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 24,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 22,414 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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X289 EKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X289 EKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X289 EKJ registered?

X289 EKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X289 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X289 EKJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X289 EKJ have outstanding finance?

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