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HF51 LWJ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,924 mi
Last recorded67,924 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 LWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,924 miles

Exhaust Pipe Incorrectly Fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Underbody Corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,705 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre

Fail 19 Sep 2011 60,705 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

slight exhaust blow from centre

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 54,411 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,225 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 49,225 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,181 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,551 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Sep 2007 39,551 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 28,333 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 LWJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF51 LWJ registered?

HF51 LWJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is HF51 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 LWJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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