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AP51 WSL

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,183 mi
Last recorded68,183 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 68,167 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 65,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside SILL RUSTY BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 9 Dec 2020 65,031 miles

Brake performance not tested BRAKE PIPE BURST (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside SILL RUSTY BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 26 Nov 2019 59,436 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,525 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,409 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,309 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,637 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 53,610 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,604 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,049 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,218 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,700 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,370 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,643 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,931 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,906 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 21,906 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WSL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AP51 WSL, 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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AP51 WSL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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