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AO51 CLN

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,044 mi
Last recorded93,044 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 93,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 93,044 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 88,632 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

slight oil leak

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2014 83,764 miles

chassis and sills heavily corroded

front discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre slight runout

slight front brake imbalance

slight interaction rear side lamps

sump corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,380 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet stay catch broken

n/s/r tyrewall cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2013 77,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

bonnet stay clip broken

chassis & underbody starting to corrode

cracks in nearside rear tyre

roadsprings corroded

slight damage to offside front roadwheel

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 7 Sep 2012 72,825 miles

1. Nearside and oddside front steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel arches. 2. Slight damage to windscreen.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 72,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

1. Nearside and oddside front steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel arches. 2. Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,616 miles

1/ both outer sills and floor to sills becoming weak due to corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,868 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,342 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 42,667 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 35,868 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 27,553 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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AO51 CLN 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 80%.

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 AO51 CLN, 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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AO51 CLN is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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