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X498 HVL

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,295 mi
Last recorded84,295 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 HVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,295 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 81,009 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 71,730 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 71,730 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 71,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 61,177 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,177 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,027 miles

nsr tyre perished

windscreen damadged

Fail 3 Oct 2006 49,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X498 HVL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X498 HVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X498 HVL registered?

X498 HVL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X498 HVL safe to buy?

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