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X501 VVY

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,844 mi
Last recorded75,844 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 VVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,844 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,976 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 68,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,340 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 61,202 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,160 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,390 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,010 miles

front exhaust pipe cracked/blowing (catalyst). front brake pipes corroded. Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,121 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,878 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 30,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,460 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 24,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,321 miles

o/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/f, side walls small cracks

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 VVY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X501 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 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 X501 VVY registered?

X501 VVY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X501 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 VVY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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