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X835 AAV

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,251 mi
Last recorded39,251 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX835 AAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2015 39,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sump rusty and leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2015 39,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sump rusty and leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2014 29,380 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 29,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 20,200 miles

both front tyres are wearing more on the outer edges

brake servo is corroded

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. The front crossmember is heavily corroded

engine coolant radiator appears to be leaking

front bumper is cracked and the number plate appears to be taped into place

rear brakes would benefit from some attention as there is a slight difference in the increase/decrease rates. There is also slight binding on the offside roadwheel

Fail 8 Jan 2013 20,038 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres are wearing more on the outer edges

brake servo is corroded

corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. The front crossmember is heavily corroded

dashboard brake warning light is lit

engine coolant radiator appears to be leaking

front bumper is cracked and the number plate appears to be taped into place

rear brakes would benefit from some attention as there is a slight difference in the increase/decrease rates

Pass 20 Jan 2012 10,009 miles

slight corrosion on floor

Fail 17 Jan 2012 10,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

slight corrosion on floor

Pass 20 Jan 2011 98,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 80,442 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 66,283 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,650 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 55,426 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Corrosion throughout underside

Corrosion to offside front and rear, and nearside front and rear brake pipes

Corrosion to offside front and rear, and nearside front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Front discs nearside and offside are both worn

Pass 21 Dec 2006 48,201 miles

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to nearside front and offside front and rear braker pipes

Front discs worn

offside inner door handle damaged but door still opens

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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X835 AAV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X835 AAV, 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 X835 AAV registered?

X835 AAV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X835 AAV safe to buy?

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