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X471 HHN

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,087 mi
Last recorded61,087 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX471 HHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,087 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front cross member corroded (out of area)

fuel pipes heavily corroded but not leaking

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

off side rear wheel bearing noisey

vehicle body and chassis rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2011 61,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front cross member corroded (out of area)

fuel pipes heavily corroded but not leaking

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

off side rear wheel bearing noisey

vehicle body and chassis rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2010 53,204 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

baffles loose in back box

both front tyres getting low (2/3)

brake hose ferrules rusty

front cross member rusty (just ok)

fuel pipes rusty

minor chips in the windscreen

near side rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2010 53,204 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

baffles loose in back box

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres getting low (2/3)

brake hose ferrules rusty

front cross member rusty (just ok)

fuel pipes rusty

minor chips in the windscreen

near side rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

difficult to inspect front to rear brake pipes due to engine covers

front pannel rusty

fuel pipes rusty

near side rear brake pipe slightly rusty

slight noise from off side front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,225 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 40,212 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,251 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,464 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 34,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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X471 HHN is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X471 HHN, 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 X471 HHN registered?

X471 HHN is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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