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X399 EBM

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,835 mi
Last recorded83,835 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 EBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,835 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front no.plate deteriorating

n/s repeater lens missing

n/s/front wing damaged

o/s mirror slight damage

o/s/rear light lens slight damage

Fail 23 Aug 2011 83,835 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front no.plate deteriorating

n/s repeater lens missing

n/s/front wing damaged

o/s mirror slight damage

o/s/rear light lens slight damage

Pass 7 Sep 2010 73,347 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs pitted inner surface

Fail 6 Sep 2010 73,347 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs pitted inner surface

Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,011 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no.plate detiriorated.

light scratches inside screen

n/s/front wing damaged

o/s/rear lamp damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2009 66,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no.plate detiriorated.

light scratches inside screen

n/s/front wing damaged

o/s/rear lamp damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,392 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front no plate slightlly detiriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2008 59,392 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front no plate slightlly detiriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,701 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 54,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,708 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 43,708 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

front brake pads getting low

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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X399 EBM 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 50%.

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 X399 EBM, 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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X399 EBM is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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