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OU51 HFT

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,788 mi
Last recorded63,788 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 HFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 63,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,362 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 62,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,979 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 61,978 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,126 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,308 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 60,308 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2014 58,902 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 58,902 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,295 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,091 miles

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

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

front brake discs off side and near side wearing slightly.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,646 miles

front brake pads o/s and n/s wearing low.

n/s/r footbrake effort down slightly.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,540 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,172 miles

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

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

footbrake effort n/s/r slightly low.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,217 miles

all four tyres close to leagal limit !!!!

Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,015 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,161 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 26,126 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 21,292 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 HFT is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HFT, 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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OU51 HFT is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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