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HK51 BGZ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,872 mi
Last recorded98,872 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 BGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 98,872 miles

susp components corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 5 Mar 2012 98,870 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

susp components corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 18 Sep 2010 97,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

front pads apear low

front tyres 2-3mm

front wipers split

steering rack damp

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2010 97,289 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

front pads apear low

front tyres 2-3mm

front wipers split

steering rack damp

various oil leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2009 88,360 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 82,921 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 82,921 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 72,580 miles

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)

drivers seat belt twisted but not hindering belt extraction or retraction

Fail 7 Dec 2007 72,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

drivers seat belt twisted but not hindering belt extraction or retraction

Pass 18 Dec 2006 65,469 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 65,469 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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HK51 BGZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HK51 BGZ, 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 HK51 BGZ registered?

HK51 BGZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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