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FP51 YWS

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,318 mi
Last recorded84,318 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 YWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 84,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 84,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,937 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint cant see it securing bolt fitted into locating cut out please recheck (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 82,937 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint cant see it securing bolt fitted into locating cut out please recheck (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 82,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake to NSR/OSR only just meets minimum requirement

Pass 30 Aug 2014 81,304 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 81,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,783 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 75,566 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,090 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,055 miles

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

nearside & offside front brake disc pads worn

Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,692 miles

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

rear silencer rattling

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,036 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 20,415 miles

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

front brake disc pads worn low

Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,415 miles

front brake disc pads worn low

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 YWS is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YWS, 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 YWS registered?

FP51 YWS is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is FP51 YWS safe to buy?

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