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FE51 XLS

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,554 mi
Last recorded88,554 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 XLS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,554 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 88,496 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front and Nearside rear tyres have signs of deterioration

Fail 16 Sep 2014 79,720 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre in tread split/deteriorated.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 79,720 miles

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

near side rear tyre in tread split/deteriorated.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 73,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 73,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 65,804 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2012 65,737 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,680 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 52,548 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 52,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,975 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,279 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,161 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,924 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 XLS is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

FE51 XLS is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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