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FG51 VGR

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,805 mi
Last recorded65,805 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VGR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 65,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 62,887 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 62,887 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 61,526 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,272 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall slightly perishing

n/s/r spring rubber cup worn

Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,839 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,623 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,244 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 VGR is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VGR, 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 VGR registered?

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

Is FG51 VGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 VGR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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