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HX51 VRD

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,279 mi
Last recorded71,279 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 VRD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 71,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corrode not within prescribed area

surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel filler pipe mounting bracket corroded

heavy corrosion on exhaust front pipe

surface corrosion around rear suspension mounts

Fail 26 Sep 2018 69,138 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front brakes noisey

fuel filler pipe mounting bracket corroded

heavy corrosion on exhaust front pipe

surface corrosion around rear suspension mounts

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,282 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 67,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,056 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 65,056 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,003 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 63,003 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,705 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres near / at wear bars.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,442 miles

Drivers seat belt has comfort clip fitted, will not retract fully.

Rear floorpan corroding.

Underseal applied to some brake pipes.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,453 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,554 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 54,544 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

earth strap on engine insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2010 52,278 miles

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

Front brake discs, runout.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 52,278 miles

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

Front brake discs, runout.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,422 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 45,180 miles

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

flexi brake hose unions corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2007 39,862 miles

all flexys unions corroding.

o/side front brake pipe corroding.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 34,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front flexy unions corroding.

both rear flexy unions corroding

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

front discs in poor condition.

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 VRD is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VRD, 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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HX51 VRD is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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