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HF51 ETO

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,726 mi
Last recorded86,726 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 ETO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,726 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,600 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 71,245 miles

****front brake pads worn close to limit****

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low 3mm

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 11 May 2015 71,245 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

****front brake pads worn close to limit****

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low 3mm

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 10 May 2014 64,064 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 64,064 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 56,210 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 45,684 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 45,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,627 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,295 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 41,295 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,721 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 38,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,163 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,498 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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HF51 ETO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HF51 ETO, 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 HF51 ETO registered?

HF51 ETO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HF51 ETO safe to buy?

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