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DE51 WGC

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

30,889 mi
Last recorded30,889 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 WGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 30,889 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 30,887 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired brake compensatory valve (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,402 miles

Rear both tyres cracking on inner walls

underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2016 29,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70//13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both tyres cracking on inner walls

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,569 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 29 Apr 2014 25,919 miles

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

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

both front tyres tread wearing thin

both rear tyres starting to perish

under body corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,919 miles

both front tyres tread wearing thin

both rear tyres starting to perish

under body corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 24,217 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroding

rear coil springs corroded

rear shockers corroding

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,855 miles

Back box starting to corrode

Nearside wiper smearing screen

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to underbody

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 21,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes corroded

wheel trims fitted to rear wheels

wipers worn

Fail 11 Apr 2011 21,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes corroded

wheel trims fitted to rear wheels

wipers worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,594 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 16 Apr 2009 17,020 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 17,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,363 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 14,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 8,976 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 8,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WGC 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 63.2%.

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 DE51 WGC, 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 WGC registered?

DE51 WGC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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