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X499 BVV

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,115 mi
Last recorded89,115 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 BVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,115 miles

n/s/f side indicator glass missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

front number plate deteriorated

full exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

o/s/f brake slightly grabbing

slight roughness when rotating n/s/f wheel

Fail 27 Apr 2015 89,114 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

front number plate deteriorated

full exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

o/s/f brake slightly grabbing

slight roughness when rotating n/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,519 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,090 miles

engine management light on

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Mar 2013 75,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight wheel bearing rumble on nearside rear

Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,358 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2 mil on inside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,997 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,296 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,509 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,655 miles

would recommend brake strip and clean

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,804 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 47,776 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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X499 BVV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X499 BVV, 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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X499 BVV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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