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X493 CUY

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,487 mi
Last recorded37,487 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 CUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,487 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,396 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

front crossmember corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,075 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 23,882 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,256 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 17,113 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 91,331 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,061 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 72,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 61,427 miles

rear exhaust section coroded

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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X493 CUY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X493 CUY, 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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X493 CUY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 September 2000.

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