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FL51 BPX

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,383 mi
Last recorded68,383 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 BPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 68,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres cracked

centre exhaust corroded/holed/poor condition

front tyres worn edges

n/s mirror missing

n/s/f brake lag-22%

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 68,383 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres cracked

centre exhaust corroded/holed/poor condition

front tyres worn edges

item removed from drivers view prior to test

n/s mirror missing

n/s/f brake lag-22%

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust cracked/corroded/holed/rattle

front brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall poor

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2014 61,791 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall poor

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust cracked/corroded/holed/rattle

front brake pads worn

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,523 miles

n/s/f brake disc outter face slightly pittied

rear box exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Oct 2012 55,523 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f brake disc outter face slightly pittied

rear box exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,577 miles

n/s/r brake lag-20%imbalance

o/s wiper sweep poor

wipers slightly poor

Pass 2 Apr 2010 39,087 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 39,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 30,784 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 30,784 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 22,735 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,194 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,183 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 BPX is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green 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 FL51 BPX, 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 FL51 BPX registered?

FL51 BPX is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is FL51 BPX safe to buy?

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