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DE51 WFV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,112 mi
Last recorded61,112 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 WFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2016 61,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Close to suspension arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (center join-brake load valve) (3.6.B.2c)

Cross axle brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,823 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,618 miles

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2013 57,423 miles

front tyres perished

offside rear perished

Fail 22 Feb 2013 57,423 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front tyres perished

offside rear perished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,302 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has heavy tread seperation and perished

offside front tyre perished and has tread seperation

Fail 12 Mar 2012 56,302 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has heavy tread seperation and perished

offside front tyre perished and has tread seperation

Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,649 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 54,647 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,341 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,001 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 76,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,242 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 49,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,898 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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DE51 WFV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE51 WFV, 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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What year was DE51 WFV registered?

DE51 WFV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is DE51 WFV safe to buy?

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