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OU51 HDD

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,829 mi
Last recorded3,829 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 HDD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 3,829 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Fail 15 Dec 2014 3,829 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Pass 4 Dec 2013 97,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 92,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Dec 2011 86,563 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Aug 2010 79,799 miles

Front brake pads are roughly 75% worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 72,791 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,974 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,636 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 50,185 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 50,185 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 39,653 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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OU51 HDD is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU51 HDD, 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 OU51 HDD registered?

OU51 HDD is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is OU51 HDD safe to buy?

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