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FL51 FRO

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,162 mi
Last recorded95,162 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 FRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 95,162 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 95,044 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits not able to put pipe in exhaust (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view missing (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,109 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 86,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 73,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Wheel alignment needs re-adjustment

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,463 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment needs re-adjustment

Pass 2 Mar 2013 62,157 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,268 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 40,563 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,815 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,139 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 23,314 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 23,314 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,030 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 FRO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

FL51 FRO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is FL51 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 FRO 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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