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X78 CTX

2000 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

45,791 mi
Last recorded45,791 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 CTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,791 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

surface corrosion on some mech.coponets

Fail 2 Jan 2015 45,760 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

surface corrosion on some mech.coponets

Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,297 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside floors corroded

offside front inner door handle damaged

offside front tyre walls cracking

Fail 3 Jan 2014 44,297 miles

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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside floors corroded

offside front inner door handle damaged

offside front tyre walls cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,766 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf inner door handle insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2012 42,766 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf inner door handle insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2011 41,140 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 39,535 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 39,535 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,653 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 37,653 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 35,721 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front blade split, edge's

Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,721 miles

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

front blade split, edge's

Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,530 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 33,530 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,146 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 31,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 28,706 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 28,683 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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X78 CTX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 X78 CTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X78 CTX registered?

X78 CTX is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X78 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X78 CTX shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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