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X642 WAA

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,522 mi
Last recorded95,522 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX642 WAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 95,522 miles

advanced wear to n/s track rod end

both wiper blades split

corrosion to o/s rear metal brake pipes

Fail 6 Jan 2014 95,504 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advanced wear to n/s track rod end

both wiper blades split

corrosion to o/s rear metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2013 87,937 miles

corrosion to o/s rear metal brake pipe

n/s front tyre worn to 1.8mm

n/s number plate light poor

Fail 7 Jan 2013 87,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion to o/s rear metal brake pipe

n/s front tyre worn to 1.8mm

n/s number plate light poor

Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to underside of body and components

Fail 17 Jan 2012 80,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to underside of body and components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,990 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 72,756 miles

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

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

offside front brake low effort on imbalance check

Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,847 miles

both front shocks at lower mounting corroded

both front tyres tread getting low

Fail 22 Jan 2010 67,847 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front shocks at lower mounting corroded

both front tyres tread getting low

Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,393 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on side walls

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 51,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 42,551 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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X642 WAA is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X642 WAA, 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 X642 WAA registered?

X642 WAA is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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