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AK51 GWV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,268 mi
Last recorded64,268 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 64,268 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,697 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,621 miles

Back Box Breaking Up Inside

Damage To N.S.R Light Cluster

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 54,619 miles

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

Back Box Breaking Up Inside

Damage To N.S.R Light Cluster

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,882 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,241 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,640 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,887 miles

front tyres perished/worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,937 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 29,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

1) Front brake close to limit. † †2) Screw in O/S rear tyre.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 25,282 miles

Rear silencer box very poor, fracturing around pipe, considered just passable.

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 GWV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

AK51 GWV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is AK51 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 GWV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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