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FP51 AWJ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,784 mi
Last recorded78,784 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 AWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2015 78,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer floor pan to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 67,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,496 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 55,447 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,447 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,583 miles

front metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,450 miles

suspect n/s/f suspension leg weakened by corrosion [border line pass]

Fail 12 Oct 2009 47,400 miles

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

both front tyres low.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,400 miles

both front tyres low.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 42,873 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,873 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,138 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,032 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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FP51 AWJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 FP51 AWJ, 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 FP51 AWJ registered?

FP51 AWJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is FP51 AWJ safe to buy?

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