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X778 USG

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,984 mi
Last recorded87,984 miles
Recorded on27 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 USG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2013 87,984 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 8 May 2013 87,958 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front brakediscs corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,278 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 83,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,897 miles

corrosion at front brake discs

corrosion at front to rear brake pipes

corrosion at n/s/r inner brake pipe

Fail 26 Apr 2011 80,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion at front brake discs

corrosion at front to rear brake pipes

corrosion at n/s/r inner brake pipe

Pass 22 Apr 2010 77,192 miles

corrosion at front brake discs inner flange

corrosion at front to rear brake pipes

front tyres cracking at sidewall

o/s/f wheel rim damaged [inner]

Fail 22 Apr 2010 77,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

corrosion at front brake discs inner flange

corrosion at front to rear brake pipes

front tyres cracking at sidewall

o/s/f wheel rim damaged [inner]

Pass 28 Apr 2009 75,965 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 75,965 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 72,105 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,105 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 63,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 51,483 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 51,483 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X778 USG is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X778 USG, 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 X778 USG registered?

X778 USG is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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