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X897 AKY

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,875 mi
Last recorded58,875 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 AKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 58,875 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,909 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 56,380 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 56,370 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,434 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 54,592 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 52,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

front shock absorbers are heavily corroded

offside front brake disc pitted inside and only just met requirement

Fail 31 Dec 2009 52,652 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

front shock absorbers are heavily corroded

offside front brake disc pitted inside and only just met requirement

offside rear tyre cracking and in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2008 52,187 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,170 miles

exhaust slight blow several places.front brake discs worn/corroded on inner edge.rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 44,660 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2005 37,036 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 37,036 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X897 AKY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X897 AKY, 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 X897 AKY registered?

X897 AKY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is X897 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X897 AKY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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