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FG51 VGV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,390 mi
Last recorded95,390 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,390 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 95,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 82,332 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 75,951 miles

wiper scratches offside windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,198 miles

scratch across swept area of screen

Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,729 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,195 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 59,863 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 55,709 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 VGV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

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

Is FG51 VGV safe to buy?

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