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FG51 VGU

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,438 mi
Last recorded57,438 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,438 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 46,873 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle in places

slight corrosion to front crossmember

Fail 27 Sep 2019 46,870 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle in places

slight corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 18 Dec 2018 28,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Sill Corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 9,781 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2017 9,524 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

under body corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2016 1,943 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

nearside rear Wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

offside rear Wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 5 Dec 2015 96,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 17 Dec 2014 80,119 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 80,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 75,734 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 68,690 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 68,690 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 65,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 65,965 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,321 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 53,211 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,859 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 38,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,481 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 VGU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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