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OV51 WHF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

26,696 mi
Last recorded26,696 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 WHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 26,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 26,208 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 25,491 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 24,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under tray fitted front to rear

Fail 8 Apr 2022 24,862 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 23 Mar 2021 23,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 23,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 17,118 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 17,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 4,667 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit .......

Pass 22 Jun 2017 93,576 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 93,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 91,111 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,232 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 86,232 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,363 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 81,289 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 81,221 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,857 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 70,892 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 68,300 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,300 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,299 miles

Front brake discs wearing low and slight pitting on o/s outer face

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,021 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2007 53,501 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,501 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 46,524 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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OV51 WHF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OV51 WHF, 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 OV51 WHF registered?

OV51 WHF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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