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BT51 LGE

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,208 mi
Last recorded92,208 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 LGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,208 miles

Front brake discs corroded / worn

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

Slight corrosion: Inner & Outer sills, Floor, Front & Rear suspension arms, Cross members, Exhaust, Rear shocks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 91,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,931 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 82,923 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,703 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,265 miles

Engine oil level low

Fan belt loose

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

Nearside front fog light glass broken

Nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,042 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 52,042 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,102 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 46,058 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 40,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear outer tyre wall cracked

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

Slight power steering leak

Tyre size on front axle different to tyre size on rear axle

Pass 2 Jan 2007 30,469 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 23,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BT51 LGE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BT51 LGE, 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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BT51 LGE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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