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FL51 BTE

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,720 mi
Last recorded78,720 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 BTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,720 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 78,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,809 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 74,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor at front (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,391 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,083 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 66,078 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,234 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 61,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,476 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 56,455 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,133 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,630 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 41,282 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,572 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 26,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 19,750 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 14,506 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 BTE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL51 BTE registered?

FL51 BTE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FL51 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 BTE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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