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X503 VVY

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,565 mi
Last recorded44,565 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX503 VVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 44,565 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall scrubbed

Fail 10 Dec 2016 44,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall scrubbed

Pass 16 Dec 2015 42,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 42,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 39,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,088 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 37,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pies corrodied

Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,223 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,174 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked on tread

Pass 2 Nov 2010 28,415 miles

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

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

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

battery faulty

n/s wiper starting to smear

Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,734 miles

rear shockers corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2009 25,734 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shockers corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,166 miles

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

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 29 Oct 2008 23,166 miles

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

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

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,787 miles

noise from o/s/f wheel area

small cut n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,200 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 18,200 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X503 VVY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X503 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 X503 VVY registered?

X503 VVY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X503 VVY safe to buy?

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