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FE51 XJY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,582 mi
Last recorded91,582 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 XJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,582 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 87,509 miles

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion of front floors around wishbone mounts

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,238 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 83,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 79,051 miles

1.heavy surface corrosion of both front brake pipes 2.small corroded hole in n/s rear undersill

Fail 26 Oct 2013 79,051 miles

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

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

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

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)

1.heavy surface corrosion of both front brake pipes 2.small corroded hole in n/s rear undersill

Pass 27 Oct 2012 75,350 miles

1.surface corrosion of front brake pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2011 72,724 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 69,808 miles

1.surface corrosion of front and front to rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2009 66,307 miles

1.surface corrosion of n/s front and both short rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,647 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 63,633 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,007 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 55,006 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,748 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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FE51 XJY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJY, 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 FE51 XJY registered?

FE51 XJY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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