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X513 BVV

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,216 mi
Last recorded68,216 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX513 BVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,216 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside wipers splitting

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,395 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 66,392 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,820 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Aug 2008 64,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Sep 2007 62,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both rear tyre walls starting to perish & split

engine man light on

play detected in n/s & o/s of steering rack at road wheels

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear tyre walls starting to perish & split

engine man light on

play detected in n/s & o/s of steering rack at road wheels

Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,026 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 56,026 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2006 57,971 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

n/s wiper blade split. crack in front no. plate. both rear tyre walls perished.

Pass 12 Aug 2005 51,791 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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X513 BVV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X513 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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What year was X513 BVV registered?

X513 BVV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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