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FG51 VGF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,584 mi
Last recorded92,584 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 May 2013 92,584 miles

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

o/s headlight lens deteriorating

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 7 Mar 2012 83,272 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2011 69,250 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

off side front indicator dim

off side head lamp damp

Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,079 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

near side door mirror in poor condtion

off side front tyre and near side rear tyre in poor condtion on side walls

Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,553 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,017 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,793 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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FG51 VGF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FG51 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

FG51 VGF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is FG51 VGF safe to buy?

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