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CU51 FPN

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,366 mi
Last recorded21,366 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 FPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 21,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded lower section (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill lightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded lower section (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill lightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 21,365 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded lower section (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill lightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded lower section (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill lightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 21,338 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 21,290 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 21,274 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,274 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 21,274 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 21,259 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,831 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 19,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,426 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 18,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,498 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,012 miles

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

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

front and rear bumper support brackets rusted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,497 miles

approx 3 to 4k left on front pads

Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,034 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,600 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 8,017 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 FPN is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 CU51 FPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 FPN registered?

CU51 FPN is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is CU51 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 FPN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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