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FG51 VGN

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,256 mi
Last recorded89,256 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2010 89,256 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 89,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 77,632 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,136 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,461 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,928 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 48,091 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 VGN 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 85.7%.

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 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 VGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG51 VGN registered?

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

Is FG51 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 VGN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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