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Y263 XFV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,880 mi
Last recorded94,880 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 XFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 94,880 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 94,878 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,812 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 90,812 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 14 Jan 2011 85,866 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 85,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside mirror missing

Pass 10 Dec 2009 78,633 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 78,631 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 67,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,375 miles

both rear tyres perishing

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 3 Nov 2007 56,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,964 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 44,964 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,059 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nail in tyre

rear bumper damaged

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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Y263 XFV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,285 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 Y263 XFV, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y263 XFV registered?

Y263 XFV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y263 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y263 XFV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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