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X836 YGW

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,489 mi
Last recorded54,489 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX836 YGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 54,489 miles

Exhaust bracket broken on cat

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 54,489 miles

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)

Exhaust bracket broken on cat

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,884 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,879 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 9 Sep 2014 50,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers smearing slight

Fail 24 Sep 2012 43,725 miles

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,725 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,151 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHING ON SIDE WALLS

DAMAGE TO O/S/R BUMPER & LIGHT UNIT

Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,261 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Dec 2010 33,261 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,744 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 29,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 22,157 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to crack

Fail 29 Nov 2008 22,157 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Dec 2007 19,531 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 15,718 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 15,718 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 15,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 12,127 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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X836 YGW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X836 YGW, 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 X836 YGW registered?

X836 YGW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is X836 YGW safe to buy?

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