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X452 YBV

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX452 YBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2015

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front radiator support member corroded

near side floor corroded

off side front floor corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2013 89,448 miles

front cross member corroded

front suspension arms corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 89,448 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front cross member corroded

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cross member corroded

front inner brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 82,967 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cross member corroded

front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 77,117 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

off side sill and floor corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2011 77,117 miles

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

front inner brake discs corroded

off side sill and floor corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2010 71,571 miles

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

exhaust clamp has corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2010 71,571 miles

exhaust clamp has corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,850 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,471 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,082 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 40,982 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,982 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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X452 YBV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X452 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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What year was X452 YBV registered?

X452 YBV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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