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EJ51 HXK

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,007 mi
Last recorded40,007 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 HXK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,007 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 40,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 33,901 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,897 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,637 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 32,637 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,258 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/f brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 31,258 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/f brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,769 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 Jun 2012 29,769 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,862 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front and n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 10 Jun 2010 26,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front and n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,552 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,742 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,911 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,306 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 18,898 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 HXK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXK, 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 EJ51 HXK registered?

EJ51 HXK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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