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FG51 VFR

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,519 mi
Last recorded58,519 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2016 58,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,002 miles

brake pipes corroded at rear and both front

corrosion to rear inner sills and floor to sill

Fail 26 Jun 2015 54,002 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded at rear and both front

corrosion to rear inner sills and floor to sill

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,156 miles

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to brake pipes at each corner

o/s/f lower sill/floor weak and corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,718 miles

corrosion to front floors

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 14 Jun 2013 48,701 miles

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

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

corrosion to front floors

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 9 Jun 2012 44,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,708 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,119 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,534 miles

Both front and nearside tyres perrished on side walls

Corrosion on offside rear brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2008 34,566 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 31,044 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,376 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 24,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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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FG51 VFR is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG51 VFR, 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 FG51 VFR registered?

FG51 VFR is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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