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OV51 WHK

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,310 mi
Last recorded4,310 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 WHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 4,310 miles

Childseat fitted

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 4,310 miles

Childseat fitted

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 4,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 99,989 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 96,695 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,809 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,712 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 83,712 miles

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,309 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 71,221 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 65,665 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 61,325 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 50,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 50,100 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 WHK 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 71.4%.

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 WHK, 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 WHK registered?

OV51 WHK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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