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FP51 VGY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,688 mi
Last recorded40,688 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 40,688 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general chassis corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2023 35,478 miles

Corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2022 30,600 miles

General corrosion throughout underneath

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2021 25,884 miles

General corrosion throughout underneath

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 25 Nov 2020 24,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 23,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 23,542 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 23,541 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure brake back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 23,127 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,717 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 22,702 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Rear cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,154 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 21,432 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly worn/lipped

N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to show signs of slight deterioration.

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to show signs of slight deterioration.

Various steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2013 20,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 19,931 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,344 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,756 miles

front discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,173 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

strong advied both front tyres perished

strong advvise o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 Jun 2008 17,407 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,407 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,828 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 13,621 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 VGY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FP51 VGY, 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 VGY registered?

FP51 VGY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is FP51 VGY safe to buy?

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