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X496 NFC

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,254 mi
Last recorded80,254 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX496 NFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,254 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,262 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 73,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 73,094 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,461 miles

floor and sills corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 62,461 miles

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

floor and sills corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2013 57,392 miles

1/ FRONT X MEMBER/SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 21 Dec 2011 53,313 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/FRONT X MEMBER GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,469 miles

offside front door mirror is cracked but gives good rear view

offside inner door handle is loose

offside rear tyre is slightly perished on outer side wall

wiring is hanging by clutch pedale

Fail 22 Nov 2010 46,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside door mirror is cracked but gives good rear view

offside front door intireor handle is loose

wirring hanging down over clutch pedal

Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,582 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,622 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 NFC is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X496 NFC, 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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X496 NFC is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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