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FP51 VGL

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,995 mi
Last recorded95,995 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VGL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2012 95,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's worn

front cross member corroded

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

Front bumper insecure

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

nearside front inner door handle insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2011 86,539 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

passanger front inside door handle insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2011 86,477 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

passanger front inside door handle insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,240 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 68,532 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 68,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,601 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,555 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,455 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 VGL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGL, 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 FP51 VGL registered?

FP51 VGL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is FP51 VGL safe to buy?

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