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DK51 FGM

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,915 mi
Last recorded21,915 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 FGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 21,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 18,666 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 13,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on both sills

Fail 6 Nov 2014 13,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on both sills

o/s/f inner wing corroded but out of prescribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2013 5,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all weld repairs very heavily undersealed making hard to inspect ????

slight corrosion under body ????

Fail 29 Jul 2013 5,971 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion under body ????

Pass 7 Aug 2012 99,239 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all weld covered in underseal making hard to inspect ????

offside front tyre wear on edge ????

under body slight corroded ?//?

Fail 6 Aug 2012 99,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre wear on edge ????

under body slight corroded ?//?

Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,307 miles

Coil springs complete

Corrosion underside to most components (exhaust system,brake pipes/ferrules etc) and body and structure

Nearside front tyre scuffed and perished and is wearing close to legal limit

Offside front of floor is corroded

Rear brakes imbalanced

Suspension component bushes worn ande perished

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,669 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO COVERS

SLIGHT CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,104 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,585 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 69,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,226 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 62,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,162 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 52,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 41,764 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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DK51 FGM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK51 FGM, 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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DK51 FGM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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