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W116 XBM

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,759 mi
Last recorded56,759 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 XBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2014 56,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 49,604 miles

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

front crossmember corroded through

Fail 30 Mar 2013 49,604 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front crossmember corroded through

Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,955 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2011 40,845 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2011 40,741 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,005 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,234 miles

signs of wear in cv joints.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,996 miles

handbrake travel long but effective

Fail 25 Jan 2008 29,996 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

handbrake travel long but effective

Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,025 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 23,024 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W116 XBM is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W116 XBM, 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 W116 XBM registered?

W116 XBM is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W116 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W116 XBM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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