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X496 VVY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,782 mi
Last recorded85,782 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX496 VVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,782 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 85,782 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cracks appearing in offside front tyre tread

Fail 15 Jul 2015 74,458 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cracks appearing in offside front tyre tread

Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2014 65,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust loose

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,539 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,086 miles

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

offside wiper blade splitting on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,734 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 54,734 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,738 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,558 miles

Battery insecure

catalytic converter breaking up

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,995 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 46,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,492 miles

Both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded near limit at securing clip near regulator. o/s/f has surface corrosion.

Exhaust system deteriorated and has minor blow at front flange and rear silencor.

Front brake pads wearing low.

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 VVY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X496 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X496 VVY registered?

X496 VVY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X496 VVY safe to buy?

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