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FV51 BXO

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,646 mi
Last recorded78,646 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 BXO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,646 miles

1.surface corrosion of all other rear brake pipes 2.ends of rear inner wheel arches corroded non structual

Fail 28 Feb 2013 78,646 miles

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

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

1.surface corrosion of all other rear brake pipes 2.ends of rear inner wheel arches corroded non structual

Pass 8 Feb 2012 73,525 miles

1.exhaust catalyst loose and rattling 2.front number plate damaged slightly 3.surface corrosion of front to rear and front brake pipes some coverd in grease 4.surface corrosion of both lower sills

5.front brake discs poor and corroded on edges

Fail 7 Feb 2012 73,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1.exhaust catalyst loose and rattling 2.front number plate damaged slightly 3.surface corrosion of front to rear and front brake pipes some coverd in grease 4.surface corrosion of both lower sills

5.front brake discs poor and corroded on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,026 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

front registration plate damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2010 62,373 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 62,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,475 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,644 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have weak sidewalls

Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,617 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 33,482 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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FV51 BXO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FV51 BXO, 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 FV51 BXO registered?

FV51 BXO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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The MOT history for FV51 BXO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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