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X788 VVX

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,125 mi
Last recorded83,125 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX788 VVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2017 83,125 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion Lower, marked with chalk (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion Lower, marked with chalk (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Suspension components corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

General corrosion under vehicle

N/S/F Wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Obligatory mirror loose

Service brake efficiency 50%

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,638 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,383 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 70,023 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 68,342 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,950 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 60,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,013 miles

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

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 21 Jan 2010 49,802 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,486 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,486 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 37,149 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 34,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 34,611 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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X788 VVX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 X788 VVX, 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 X788 VVX registered?

X788 VVX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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