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FJ51 NZF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,952 mi
Last recorded99,952 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 NZF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 99,952 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 99,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 90,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,445 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,323 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 75,320 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,056 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 70,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

various brake pipes corroding, front brake discs lipped, slight bind from o/s/f brake, front coil springs corroding, front tyres wearing on edges, n/s/r light lens cracked

various dents and scratches to vehicle, n/s/f wheel trim missing, wheel trims in poor condition, exhaust blow on front section, oil on engine, exhaust corroded, internals loose in rear section, rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,669 miles

front suspension bushes splitting, rear suspension bushes splitting, n/s/r light lens broken

slight exhaust blow from front to centre section exhaust, baffels loose in back box, fuel lines corroded, oil on engine, various brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2009 63,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front suspension bushes splitting, rear suspension bushes splitting, n/s/r light lens broken

slight exhaust blow from front to centre section exhaust, baffels loose in back box, fuel lines corroded, oil on engine, various brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,413 miles

slight blow on centre exhaust

Fail 20 Oct 2008 54,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight blow on centre exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2007 47,359 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,626 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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FJ51 NZF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FJ51 NZF, 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 FJ51 NZF registered?

FJ51 NZF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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