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FE51 XKG

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

687,669 mi
Last recorded687,669 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 XKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 687,669 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,253 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 66,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,852 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,116 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 58,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front coil spings showing corrosion

cover missing from offside rear number plate lamp

floor showing corrosion at front

nearside rear tyre showing cracking to sidewall

Fail 9 Sep 2011 53,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front coil spings showing corrosion

cover missing from offside rear number plate lamp

floor showing corrosion at front

nearside rear tyre showing cracking to sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside number plate lamp cover missing-not ommiting white light to rear

offside rear seatbelt requires assistance to return

offside wiper split

Fail 7 Sep 2010 48,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside number plate lamp cover missing-not ommiting white light to rear

offside rear seatbelt requires assistance to return

offside wiper split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 42,256 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,287 miles

metal brake and fuel pipes starting to show signs of rusting

Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,405 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,725 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 XKG is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FE51 XKG, 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 XKG is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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