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FL51 BNJ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,813 mi
Last recorded94,813 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 BNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 94,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight mark screen

Fail 3 Apr 2017 86,066 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working both side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight mark screen

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,233 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,204 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 67,666 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,159 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,922 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,147 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 51,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,854 miles

O/S rear light unit damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,296 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,575 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,179 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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FL51 BNJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL51 BNJ, 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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FL51 BNJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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