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OU51 HFM

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,846 mi
Last recorded8,846 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 HFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 8,846 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 1,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 90,126 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,567 miles

front brake pads apear low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,664 miles

both sills / floors/ underside slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2009 81,634 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007

FRONT TYRES FITTED WITH 165/70/13 & REAR TYRES 155/70/13

Fail 28 Sep 2007 72,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT TYRES FITTED WITH 165/70/13 & REAR TYRES 155/70/13

Pass 25 Sep 2006 61,205 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 50,794 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 HFM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM registered?

OU51 HFM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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