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X799 XBV

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,129 mi
Last recorded66,129 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX799 XBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 66,129 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 63,810 miles

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,201 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,712 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 53,955 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

floor repaired at offside front foot well

Fail 22 Feb 2011 53,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,737 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 49,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 44,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2007 44,619 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 26 Jul 2006 40,263 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 40,263 miles

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

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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X799 XBV 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 X799 XBV, 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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X799 XBV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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