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X487 BYD

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,529 mi
Last recorded39,529 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 BYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 39,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,120 miles

front bumper damaged

front idicator secure but loose

rear bumper damaged on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2012 24,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bumper damaged

rear bumper damaged on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 7,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

fronnt registration plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2010 89,766 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 89,765 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 1 Jun 2009 71,365 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 71,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,872 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 28,136 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 28,136 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 27,700 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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X487 BYD is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X487 BYD, 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 X487 BYD registered?

X487 BYD is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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