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FL51 FPV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,572 mi
Last recorded67,572 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 FPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 67,572 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded various pipes marked with wax (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,297 miles

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to metal brake pipes

general corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,534 miles

corrosion to brake hose ends

general corrosion to underside

Fail 15 Sep 2014 60,532 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion to underside

corrosion to brake hose ends

Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,744 miles

slight plat in rack

Fail 14 Sep 2013 56,744 miles

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

slight plat in rack

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,597 miles

(advise) both front coil springs at top rings becoming heavily corroded

(advise) rear exhaust silencer baffels calapsed and ratterling

Pass 17 Sep 2011 49,199 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 46,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

fuel pipes near fuel tank corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2010 46,038 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

fuel pipes near fuel tank corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2009 42,647 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,426 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,289 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,569 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 FPV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

FL51 FPV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is FL51 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 FPV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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