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CU51 FOF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,268 mi
Last recorded84,268 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 FOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 84,268 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member located behind bumper excessively corroded where attached/bolted to chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front section of inner arch/end of sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis excessively corroded by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength edge of chassis rail/spring cup support excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has minor leak at joint before catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at load sensing valve slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear nearside & offside rear service brake effort low

Pass 18 Oct 2018 76,179 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has minor leak at front welded joint of catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member behind front bumper corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe located in wheel arch slightly corroded & greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm corroded inside of spring location (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills & inner wheel arches corroding (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 76,175 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has minor leak at front welded joint of catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member behind front bumper corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe located in wheel arch slightly corroded & greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm corroded inside of spring location (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills & inner wheel arches corroding (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,851 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

both rear shock absorbers getting corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 67,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

both rear shock absorbers getting corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,886 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r inner wing

Corrosion to rear shock absorber

Corrosion to rear shock absorbers

O/s/r brake binding

Fail 6 Oct 2016 63,886 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sillx 2 (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Corrosion to o/s/r inner wing

Corrosion to rear shock absorber

Corrosion to rear shock absorbers

O/s/r brake binding

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,538 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 52,692 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,169 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,020 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,859 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 18,782 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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CU51 FOF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CU51 FOF, 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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CU51 FOF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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