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X496 AHL

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,458 mi
Last recorded6,458 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX496 AHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 6,458 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 6,458 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2010 97,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 97,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2009 91,108 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 81,241 miles

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 1 Aug 2008 81,241 miles

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 70,448 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 43,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 43,390 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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X496 AHL 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 X496 AHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X496 AHL registered?

X496 AHL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X496 AHL safe to buy?

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