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X766 VBK

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

22,810 mi
Last recorded22,810 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX766 VBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2012 22,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

front bulk head joint under bonnet starting to corrode

front crossmember rusty

n/s/front inner c v boot split

rear exhaust box rusty

various points of surface corrosion to under side of vehicle noted

Pass 18 Oct 2011 19,238 miles

nearside front c.v boot moist

Fail 13 Oct 2011 19,235 miles

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

nearside front c.v boot moist

Pass 14 Oct 2010 14,295 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion starting to appear underneath vehicle, engine bulk head, servo unit & all four shock absorbers.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 14,295 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion starting to appear underneath vehicle, engine bulk head, servo unit & all four shock absorbers.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 9,764 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

light rust under body.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 9,764 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

light rust under body.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 7,850 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 2,127 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 2,127 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 91,446 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 91,442 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 79,118 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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X766 VBK is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X766 VBK, 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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What year was X766 VBK registered?

X766 VBK is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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