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X553 AVN

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,539 mi
Last recorded43,539 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 AVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 43,539 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a) coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b) front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 35,590 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 35,590 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner (6.1.A.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,246 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 35,244 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe slighty corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 34,447 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 34,447 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

all suspension arms showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2012 33,458 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front discs in poor condition

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2011 32,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,494 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 31,494 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,835 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 30,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,882 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,759 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 27,759 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,691 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 23,829 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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X553 AVN is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X553 AVN, 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 X553 AVN registered?

X553 AVN is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X553 AVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X553 AVN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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