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X308 NGK

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,073 mi
Last recorded71,073 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 NGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 71,073 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 66,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 66,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 62,427 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 62,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,269 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 58,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 53,630 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear bumper slightly damaged

offside front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,724 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 48,711 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side rear tyre in a very poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,637 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 44,637 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,815 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 41,815 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,924 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,581 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,391 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 14,913 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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X308 NGK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X308 NGK, 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 X308 NGK registered?

X308 NGK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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