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W103 XJE

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

45,976 mi
Last recorded45,976 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 XJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 May 2013 45,976 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 45,676 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,126 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 34,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 25,481 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 25,384 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,358 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 20,358 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 13,225 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 13,225 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 7,741 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 7,685 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 241 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 93,908 miles

o\s mirror cracked

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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W103 XJE is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 W103 XJE, 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 W103 XJE registered?

W103 XJE is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W103 XJE safe to buy?

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