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X703 BBD

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,978 mi
Last recorded2,978 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX703 BBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 2,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 2,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,529 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides lower arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 95,529 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides lower arm (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,614 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 93,577 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,070 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 90,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 85,465 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,465 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,030 miles

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

Off side rear tyre slight cracking.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 82,030 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Off side rear tyre slight cracking.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,502 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,052 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 10 Aug 2007 61,623 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 61,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 53,715 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 53,715 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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X703 BBD is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X703 BBD, 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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X703 BBD is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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