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HW51 FKA

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

19,797 mi
Last recorded19,797 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 19,797 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 19,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 16,658 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 16,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compansator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 12,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear of vehicle from nearside rear to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Front cross member corroding

Front damage to vehicle

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shockabsorber corroded

Nearside Rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shockabsorber corroded

Offside Rear suspension arms corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

front to rear brake pipe not replaced but shortened to take out corroded area

oil leak

service brake travel

Fail 5 Nov 2015 12,694 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear of vehicle from nearside rear to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Front cross member corroding

Front damage to vehicle

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shockabsorber corroded

Nearside Rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shockabsorber corroded

Offside Rear suspension arms corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 8,732 miles

colour of headlamps\damage to nsf of vehicle\oil leak\nsr tyre perished and cracked low on tread approaching legal limit\nsf tyre perishing and cracked and parts of tread lugs missing

rear brakes slightly imbalanced\brake pads wearing\osf,nsr,osr wheels slightly damaged\drivers seat belt webbing slightly deteriorated\brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2014 8,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake pads wearing

colour of headlamps\damage to nsf of vehicle\oil leak\nsr tyre perished and cracked low on tread approaching legal limit\nsf tyre perishing and cracked and parts of tread lugs missing

rear brakes slightly imbalanced\brake pads wearing\osf,nsr,osr wheels slightly damaged\drivers seat belt webbing slightly deteriorated\brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2013 4,104 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 294 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 94,909 miles

Offside front brake pads low material.

Fail 21 May 2012 94,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake pads low material.

Pass 20 May 2011 89,646 miles

both front suspension struts corroding at the base

both front tyres worn low

brake pipes at the n/s/r corroding where they join the union

o/s/f seat belt fraying slightly on the edges

Pass 27 May 2010 84,298 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 84,298 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 79,268 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 79,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 71,168 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 64,640 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,352 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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HW51 FKA is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HW51 FKA, 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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HW51 FKA is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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