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X513 NFC

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,281 mi
Last recorded53,281 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX513 NFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2019 53,281 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking oil from offside front rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

evidence off front wheels contact between front tyres and body work on inner wheel arch

Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,576 miles

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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

evidence of contact between front tyres and body

Fail 13 Jul 2018 46,576 miles

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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

evidence of contact between front tyres and body

Pass 15 Jul 2017 38,461 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 38,461 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,285 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 36,272 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box Has A Hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 28,557 miles

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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust silencer corrodeing

Fail 16 Jul 2015 28,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

155/70/13/75t budget

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust silencer corrodeing

Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,463 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 28,463 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,188 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,037 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,656 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 27,653 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,186 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 26,368 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 26,368 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 25,389 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,980 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 23,980 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,674 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 19,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,204 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 NFC is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NFC, 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 NFC registered?

X513 NFC is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X513 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X513 NFC shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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