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X869 AAV

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

46,487 mi
Last recorded46,487 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX869 AAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 46,487 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner door handle insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

slight damage to n/s/f wing

surface rust throughout on underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2019 46,467 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner door handle insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

slight damage to n/s/f wing

surface rust throughout on underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2018 45,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner door handle insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage to n/s/f wing

surface rust throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 18 Jan 2017 43,374 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 13 Jan 2016 39,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 39,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,965 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no. plate slightly delaminated

Fail 27 Jan 2015 35,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no. plate slightly delaminated

Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,120 miles

Child seat fitted to rear seats not allowing inspection of adult belts

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

Front springs corroded

N/S/F tyres wearing and perished

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Sills corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 34,115 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted to rear seats not allowing inspection of adult belts

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

Front springs corroded

N/S/F tyres wearing and perished

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Sills corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,749 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 31,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 30,313 miles

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

High level brake light not working

Fail 27 Jan 2012 30,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Emmision test. CO only just met requirement right at the last second. (2nd fast idle test)

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

High level brake light not working

Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,942 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,425 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,228 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured.,

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

NSF door mirror cover broken and unit loose.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 24,225 miles

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

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

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured.,

Both rear tyres perished.

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

NSF door mirror cover broken and unit loose.

NSF tyre tread very low and perished.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,678 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,083 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 24 Jan 2006 18,083 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split

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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X869 AAV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X869 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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X869 AAV is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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