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EO51 LFM

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,477 mi
Last recorded75,477 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 LFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 75,477 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 75,477 miles

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corosion in many areas

Pass 2 Jan 2013 72,830 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror, glass insecure

Nearside passenger door inside door opener has a temporary repair

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 72,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside non obligatory mirror, glass insecure

Nearside passenger door inside door opener has a temporary repair

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,155 miles

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

N/s inner door handle lock pull broken

Fail 15 Feb 2012 66,155 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

N/s inner door handle lock pull broken

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,111 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wishbone rear bush is splitting but has no movement

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,578 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,245 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 37,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,820 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,731 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror is broken!!

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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EO51 LFM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EO51 LFM, 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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EO51 LFM is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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