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AK51 GWM

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,289 mi
Last recorded32,289 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 32,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked/perished

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 25,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 17,765 miles

brake pedal slight travel

underside slight corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2023 17,750 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside slight corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 17,618 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 17,443 miles

slight corrosion under body

Pass 30 Aug 2017 17,210 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,927 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 16,927 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,667 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,292 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,922 miles

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

all 4 tyres perrished

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 21 Aug 2013 15,922 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perrished

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 25 Aug 2012 15,353 miles

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

all tyres slightly perrished

slight rear brake imballance

very slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,661 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,876 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,567 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 11,131 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 9,972 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 9,298 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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AK51 GWM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK51 GWM, 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 AK51 GWM registered?

AK51 GWM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AK51 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 GWM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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