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PF51 HBK

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

26,888 mi
Last recorded26,888 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 HBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

corrosion to floor pan,boot floor and around front suspension mountings

Fail 23 Jun 2015 26,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

corrosion to floor pan,boot floor and around front suspension mountings

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,730 miles

engine warning lamp lit

fuel pipe corrosion

some noise from both front hub areas

Fail 23 Jun 2014 16,730 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine warning lamp lit

fuel pipe corrosion

some noise from both front hub areas

Pass 22 May 2013 9,498 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 9,498 miles

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

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

tax disc loose on dash

wipers noisy

Pass 23 May 2012 100,613 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 90,868 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 90,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 75,823 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2010 75,823 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,373 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 49,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 37,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2006 25,507 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2006 25,507 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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PF51 HBK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PF51 HBK, 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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PF51 HBK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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