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X501 AHL

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 AHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010
Fail 12 Mar 2010 69,848 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Chassis corroding not deemed excessive

filler on outside of offside front sill

Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,644 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 56,644 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 39,614 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 39,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,617 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 31,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,731 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 21,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres side walls cracked

front bumper insecure

n/s/f cross member to chassi repaired

n/s/f tyre 6mm.o/s/f tyre 6mm. n/s/r tyre 4mm o/s/r tyre 4mm

o/s/f chassi + inner wing damage repaired.

oil leak

repair to o/s outer sill

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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X501 AHL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X501 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.

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What year was X501 AHL registered?

X501 AHL is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X501 AHL safe to buy?

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