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X308 NUG

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,606 mi
Last recorded87,606 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 NUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 87,606 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corosion on brake pipes and fuel pipes

corosion on exhaust

corosion on fuel and brake pipes

corosion on sils

corosion underfloor front to rear

couldnt view welding due to excessive underseal

offside front tyre started to wear

Fail 2 Jun 2012 87,605 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corosion on brake pipes and fuel pipes

corosion on exhaust

corosion on fuel and brake pipes

corosion on sils

corosion underfloor front to rear

offside front tyre started to wear

Fail 1 May 2012 87,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear outer sills and rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 77,122 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 76,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,582 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 66,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,737 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 44,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,472 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,058 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 NUG is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X308 NUG, 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 X308 NUG registered?

X308 NUG is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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