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KF51 HWK

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,647 mi
Last recorded44,647 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 HWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 44,647 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 42,956 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 42,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded joiner to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

difficult to open fuel flap

travel on brake pedal but functioning ok at time of test

Fail 27 May 2017 42,951 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 41,525 miles

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

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)

screenwash frozen

Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,066 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,088 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 35,120 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,967 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 32,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,590 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,736 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 19,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,623 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 13,376 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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KF51 HWK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KF51 HWK, 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 KF51 HWK registered?

KF51 HWK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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