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X427 YBV

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,469 mi
Last recorded62,469 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 YBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,469 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 62,453 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel filler neck (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above filler neck (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,761 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 53,308 miles

Emissions test only just passed

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 53,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions test only just passed

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 44,989 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 44,985 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,296 miles

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

front pipe exhaust clamp insecure on pipe

Fail 8 Dec 2015 40,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pipe exhaust clamp insecure on pipe

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 35,787 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 29,657 miles

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

gear box leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,210 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 16,582 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 16,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 14,847 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 14,847 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 13,730 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 12,576 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 11,213 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 9,745 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 8,315 miles

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

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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X427 YBV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X427 YBV, 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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X427 YBV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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