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X665 VDY

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,388 mi
Last recorded89,388 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX665 VDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 89,388 miles

brake components corroding pipes flex ferruls ect

front and rear suspension components corroded

front radiator crossmember exessively corroded

offside door mirror poorley repaired not realy has an adequit veiw to rear witout seriously croutching advise aust or repair

windscreen scratched due to prolonged use of defective wiper blade

Fail 2 Nov 2013 89,279 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

brake components corroding pipes flex ferruls ect

front and rear suspension components corroded

front radiator crossmember exessively corroded

offside door mirror poorley repaired not realy has an adequit veiw to rear witout seriously croutching advise aust or repair

windscreen scratched due to prolonged use of defective wiper blade

Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,970 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,855 miles

has scratch outside area zone A

Fail 31 Oct 2011 78,849 miles

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

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

has scratch outside area zone A

Pass 28 Oct 2010 73,242 miles

O/S/F Mirror damaged

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to cover fitted over seat

front windscreen scratched due to o/s/f wiper falling apart

Fail 25 Oct 2010 73,191 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

O/S/F Mirror damaged

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to cover fitted over seat

front windscreen scratched due to o/s/f wiper falling apart

Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,818 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 60,891 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 60,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,821 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 53,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,513 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2005 38,408 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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X665 VDY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X665 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X665 VDY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X665 VDY safe to buy?

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