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X628 HVT

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,349 mi
Last recorded94,349 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX628 HVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 94,349 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

engine warning light on

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 15 May 2017 94,330 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill(as marked) (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan corroded within 30cm from suspension lower arm mounting(as marked) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer door sill(as marked) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill(as marked) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan corroded within 30cm from suspension lower arm mounting(as marked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill corroded within 30cm from rear suspension mounting(as marked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill within 30cm of rear suspension mounting(as marked) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

engine warning light on

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 11 May 2016 80,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 816,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,872 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 69,678 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,367 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 64,365 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,735 miles

all flexi hose shroudes corroded

engine idle speed high

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

Fail 26 Jul 2010 57,735 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all flexi hose shroudes corroded

engine idle speed high

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,956 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 55,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight blow on exhaust middle and rear join

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,937 miles

front pads low

n/s/f wiper blade torn

slight blow on exhaust middle and rear exhaust joins

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,045 miles

oil leak on gear box drive shaft oil seal o/s

slight blow on exhaust middle and rear join

Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,091 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 45,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 34,107 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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X628 HVT is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X628 HVT, 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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X628 HVT is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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