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OU51 HFS

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

15,679 mi
Last recorded15,679 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 HFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 15,679 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 15,679 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 9,776 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 5,279 miles

Engine oil leak

Fuel pieps at rear near tank corroded

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

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

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 5,279 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Fuel pieps at rear near tank corroded

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

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

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Rear brakes noisey recommend further inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2012 97,021 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 96,992 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 90,785 miles

oil level low

Pass 24 Feb 2010 85,332 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 85,332 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 73,995 miles

NSR tyre tread low

Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,957 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 46,942 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 46,897 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

minor perishing to rear tyres

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 HFS is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OU51 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

OU51 HFS is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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