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EJ51 HWX

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

3,185 mi
Last recorded3,185 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 HWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2017 3,185 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and outer ill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,898 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 97,898 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 93,645 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 93,645 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 90,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Nov 2014 90,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Oct 2013 81,432 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2013 81,432 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,556 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,498 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,901 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 50,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,877 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 41,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,050 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 310,098 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 24,364 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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EJ51 HWX is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJ51 HWX, 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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EJ51 HWX is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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