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AP51 WSD

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,545 mi
Last recorded134,545 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WSD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 134,545 miles

EML light on

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 33,585 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

EML light on

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 13,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

eml on

exhaust rubber spilt on rear but others hold it

front brake pipes rusting

underbody coated in underseal covering welding

Fail 28 Oct 2016 13,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre joints (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 1,168 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 97,166 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 97,155 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 98,763 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,163 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 83,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,246 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 76,246 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,551 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 71,551 miles

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 59,429 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 59,429 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,569 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 53,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,732 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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AP51 WSD is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP51 WSD, 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 AP51 WSD registered?

AP51 WSD is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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