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FE51 VAU

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,134 mi
Last recorded46,134 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 VAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,134 miles

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

vehicle undersealed in places underside

Fail 18 Aug 2017 46,057 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing in two places in front of o/s/front wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

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

vehicle undersealed in places underside

Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,750 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both forward mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 44,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both forward mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,885 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 35,878 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,108 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 23,101 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 5,675 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 6 Aug 2013 5,669 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)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,090 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2012 92,086 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 Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2011 81,372 miles

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

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 24 Aug 2011 81,372 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,269 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 74,881 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 74,881 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,244 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 63,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low and discs lipped

Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,622 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,598 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 51,598 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)

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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FE51 VAU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FE51 VAU, 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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FE51 VAU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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