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X556 XUM

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,135 mi
Last recorded55,135 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 XUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,135 miles

rear radius arm bushes perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2015 53,831 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,968 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre has cut, but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 11 Feb 2014 51,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre has cut, but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 10 Feb 2014 57,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,929 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 48,929 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,206 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r wheel catching on body when rotated

o/s/f tyre has cut on outer sidewall but not showing cords

surface corrosion on brake pipes and fuel pipes

under tray fitted covering brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 10 Feb 2012 46,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r wheel catching on body when rotated

o/s/f tyre has cut on outer sidewall but not showing cords

surface corrosion on brake pipes and fuel pipes

under tray fitted covering brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,943 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 39,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,620 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,318 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 30,316 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,861 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some corrosion on chassis

Pass 9 Feb 2006 21,023 miles

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

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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X556 XUM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X556 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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What year was X556 XUM registered?

X556 XUM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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