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EJ51 HXG

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,053 mi
Last recorded72,053 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 HXG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2015 72,053 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear bumper poorly secured

slight interaction to rear lamps

Pass 6 May 2014 63,735 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 63,543 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 56,277 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 56,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 46,925 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 46,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhust rattel / knocking

Pass 11 May 2011 40,993 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 40,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light scratching within swept area of windscreen close to limits

Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,368 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing/cracking - early replacement recommended

Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,125 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,899 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,790 miles

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

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

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 HXG is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HXG, 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 HXG is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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