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X453 HLT

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,435 mi
Last recorded74,435 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX453 HLT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

nearside front Tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

offside rear Tyre outer wall deteriorating

Fail 19 Aug 2015 74,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres showing signs of pershing and uneven wear!

e.m.l light on idle high

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2014 64,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

n/s rear seat belt not tested re- child seat fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,413 miles

engine management light on

n/s rear seat belt not tested re- child seat fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,954 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,414 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,548 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 46,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,228 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,533 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Fail 24 Apr 2009 33,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,204 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,421 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 23,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,860 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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X453 HLT is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X453 HLT, 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 X453 HLT registered?

X453 HLT is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X453 HLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X453 HLT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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