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FL51 FOU

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,817 mi
Last recorded61,817 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 FOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,817 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

battery insecure

o/s front tyre showing signs of perishing

Fail 1 Aug 2012 54,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

o/s front tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,346 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Both rear tyres are heavily perished but does not result in lifting of tread

N/S/F tyre perished but does not result in lifting of tread

Fail 11 Aug 2011 50,346 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Both rear tyres are heavily perished but does not result in lifting of tread

N/S/F tyre perished but does not result in lifting of tread

Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,500 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,501 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,121 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,609 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 FOU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

FL51 FOU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is FL51 FOU safe to buy?

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