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X489 VVY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,480 mi
Last recorded76,480 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 VVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,480 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,150 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,081 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 69,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 69,555 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust slightly blowing from downpipe

Fail 29 Nov 2013 66,171 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust slightly blowing from downpipe

Pass 17 Nov 2012 62,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,614 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 60,614 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 52,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

both front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2009 50,789 miles

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

previous body damage to offside rear

rear suspension arms corroded

slight corrosion to floor pans

Fail 3 Jul 2009 50,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

non standard wheels fitted to vehicle

offside rear lamp unit has water in it

rear suspension arms corroded

slight corrosion to floor pans

Pass 28 Jun 2008 45,338 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,352 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,120 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 31,109 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

bumper insecure

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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X489 VVY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,285 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 X489 VVY, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X489 VVY registered?

X489 VVY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X489 VVY safe to buy?

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