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X553 NBU

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,188 mi
Last recorded68,188 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 NBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2013 68,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside mirror glass craccked but functional

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside mirror glass craccked but functional

Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2012 68,158 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,270 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 65,270 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 60,785 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 60,785 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2008 54,523 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

offside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 21 May 2008 54,523 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 24 May 2007 47,593 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,768 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 40,728 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 NBU is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NBU, 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 NBU registered?

X553 NBU is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X553 NBU safe to buy?

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