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X428 EGC

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

4,031 mi
Last recorded4,031 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX428 EGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 4,031 miles

Damage to body work

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil springs are corroded

Front Wiper blade rubbers are split

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipes are corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Under body corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 4,031 miles

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

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

Damage to body work

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil springs are corroded

Front Wiper blade rubbers are split

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipes are corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Under body corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,004 miles

dents and scratches around vehicle

front and rear suspension arms corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 94,004 miles

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

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

dents and scratches around vehicle

front and rear suspension arms corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 83,861 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs have slight lip on edges

front coil springs corroded

nearside panel damaged

tail gate damaged

tail gate lock faulty

trailing arms lightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 83,861 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake discs have slight lip on edges

front coil springs corroded

nearside panel damaged

tail gate damaged

tail gate lock faulty

trailing arms lightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,439 miles

bonnet damaged

front brake discs have slight lip on edges

nearside rear panel damaged

pin hole in catalytic converter

stone chips in windscreen

tail gate damaged

tail gate lock faulty

Fail 14 Jan 2013 73,439 miles

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

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

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

binnet damaged

front brake discs have slight lip on edges

nearside rear panel damaged

pin hole in catalytic converter

stone chips in windscreen

tail gate damaged

tail gate lock faulty

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,096 miles

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

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

bonnet damaged

fan belt sqeeking

front bumper damaged

nearside rear panel damaged

rear wiper blade worn

small stone chips in windscreen

tail gate damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2012 62,096 miles

front bumper damaged

nearside rear panel damaged

rear wiper blade worn

small stone chips in windscreen

tail gate damaged

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet damaged

fan belt sqeeking

Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,300 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 50,296 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,465 miles

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

all hubcaps damaged

bonnet and front bumper damaged

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs edges corroded

grease weeping from nearside outer constant velocity gaitor

offside front window stiff

oil misting on engine

rear wiper blade split on edge

small stone chips in windsceen

Fail 12 Feb 2010 38,465 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

all hubcaps damaged

bonnet and front bumper damaged

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs edges corroded

grease weeping from nearside outer constant velocity gaitor

offside front window stiff

oil misting on engine

rear wiper blade split on edge

small stone chips in windsceen

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,361 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust pipe corroded

front bumper and bonnet damaged

water inside offside rear light unit

Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,253 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 34,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,211 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 31,211 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracked

offside rear outer tyre wall cracked

parcel shlef damaged

stone chips in swept zone of windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,571 miles

nearside and offside rear outer tyre walls cracked

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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X428 EGC is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X428 EGC, 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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X428 EGC is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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