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CN51 VAA

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,956 mi
Last recorded38,956 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 VAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

advise corrosion to sills

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise crack in windscreen

Fail 25 Sep 2020 38,954 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

advise corrosion to sills

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise crack in windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2019 31,717 miles

surface corrosion to parts of under body

Fail 27 Sep 2019 31,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion to parts of under body

Pass 10 Sep 2018 29,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,804 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,995 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb a bit dim (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front window will not wind down

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded mid car i cannot hole on test (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,927 miles

corrosion to inner sills

front number plate held on with string

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,568 miles

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

slight bind to offside rear wheel by hand

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,617 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,242 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,688 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 Sep 2010 19,639 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,952 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,016 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,024 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,683 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 9,423 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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CN51 VAA is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green 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 CN51 VAA, 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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CN51 VAA is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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