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AK51 GXO

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,843 mi
Last recorded88,843 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GXO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes covered in copper grease

Fail 15 Aug 2015 88,843 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. nearside is 155/70/13 and offside is 165/70/13 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/13 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,635 miles

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

areas of corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2014 80,632 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

areas of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,807 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,673 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,374 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 74,367 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,406 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,847 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 61,693 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 61,692 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,831 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 56,830 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 48,278 miles

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

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

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 GXO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc 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 AK51 GXO, 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 GXO registered?

AK51 GXO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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