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HX51 VPA

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

50,245 mi
Last recorded50,245 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 VPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 50,245 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 50,005 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Pass 27 May 2020 49,680 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,962 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 46,921 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2018 45,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

bumper surport panel & radiator surport panels corroded but not in a pescribbed area

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,690 miles

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

accident damage to front bumper and n/s/f indicator

accident damage to rear bumper clearance to n/s/r wheel very close

all brake lines under front of car corroded

both front tyres cracked between tread blocks

both rear tyres, inner sidewalls perished

brake lines and fuel lines corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 44,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

accident damage to front bumper and n/s/f indicator

accident damage to rear bumper clearance to n/s/r wheel very close

all brake lines under front of car corroded

both front tyres cracked between tread blocks

both rear tyres, inner sidewalls perished

brake lines and fuel lines corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,973 miles

slight corrosion at sills

all tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

front coil springs corroded

front cross member corroded

rear bumper insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2016 43,971 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

front coil springs corroded

front cross member corroded

rear bumper insecure

slight corrosion at sills

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,676 miles

damage to ns of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,347 miles

front x member corroded

oil leak from filter

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2014 43,347 miles

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

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

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

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

front x member corroded

oil leak from filter

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside body damage & door

nearside front indicator lense has slight damage

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,345 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 40,345 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,676 miles

Front 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)

discs rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,474 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front indicator lense has slight damage

Fail 7 Dec 2009 35,474 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front indicator lense has slight damage

Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,190 miles

nearside front indicator lense has slight damage

Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,002 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 28,983 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre heavily perished on inner sidewall

Slight play nearside track rod end

Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,250 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 25,250 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 32,145 miles

slight damage n/s/f indicator

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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HX51 VPA is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HX51 VPA, 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 HX51 VPA registered?

HX51 VPA is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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