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X81 ABD

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,803 mi
Last recorded7,803 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX81 ABD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 7,803 miles

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 6,510 miles

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 5,360 miles

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 959 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 944 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2010 92,037 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 92,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 76,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 76,851 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,111 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

bottom arm bushes cracking

brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

brake discs wearing,pads not checked

front no. plate cracked

front panel,chassis corroding

front section of exhaust corroding,slight blow

front shockers corroding

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge(poss close to cords)

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear suspension lower arms corroding

slight interaction rear lights

slight play steering rack

Fail 2 Jun 2008 66,111 miles

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 Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

boot area not checked properly due to trim

bottom arm bushes cracking

brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

brake discs wearing,pads not checked

front no. plate cracked

front panel,chassis corroding

front section of exhaust corroding,slight blow

front shockers corroding

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge(poss close to cords)

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear suspension lower arms corroding

slight interaction rear lights

slight play steering rack

Pass 31 May 2007 51,434 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 51,432 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 44,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2006 44,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X81 ABD is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X81 ABD, 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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X81 ABD is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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