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X549 XUM

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,918 mi
Last recorded78,918 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX549 XUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 78,918 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs deteriorated no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs deteriorated no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 78,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs deteriorated no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs deteriorated no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,075 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 69,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,806 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 58,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,487 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 38,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,203 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 29,920 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 29,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 28,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both side rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2011 27,442 miles

both side front discs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2011 27,422 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both side front discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,252 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,210 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,466 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 21,216 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 18,495 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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X549 XUM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,285 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 X549 XUM, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X549 XUM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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