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X658 VDY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,145 mi
Last recorded34,145 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX658 VDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2020 34,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside centre outer sill/floor

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 7 Jan 2019 26,620 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 19,551 miles

off side rear tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 8 Jan 2018 19,545 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of near side sill area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of off side sill area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of off side sill area (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side front floor area (2.4.A.3)

off side rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 9 Jan 2017 10,542 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 1,675 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 93,549 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 93,549 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,801 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,586 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,055 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,695 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,213 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 57,213 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,956 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,012 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,776 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 28,701 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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X658 VDY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X658 VDY, 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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X658 VDY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 January 2001.

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