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X899 AKY

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,744 mi
Last recorded33,744 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 AKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 33,744 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 33,744 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front crossmember holed

ns outer sill has been jacked up and badly dinted

nsr tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 9 Oct 2015 19,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill holed (5.2.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front crossmember holed

ns outer sill has been jacked up and badly dinted

nsr tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2014 19,807 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside outter sills

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,495 miles

advise nsr brake pipe corroded

advise rear back box exhaust hanger cracked would replace asap

Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,034 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,658 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,952 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,379 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 15,840 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 13,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 12,238 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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X899 AKY 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 85.7%.

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 X899 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.

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X899 AKY is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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