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FX51 FZC

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,920 mi
Last recorded79,920 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FZC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 79,920 miles

Emissions not tested rear box obstructing probe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both side lights (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected both front wheels seized on brakes (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rusty underside of vehicle

battery conection loose

Pass 22 May 2017 79,620 miles

front and rear lower suspension arms surface corrosion

underside of vehicle weld repaired

Fail 15 May 2017 79,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear lower suspension arms surface corrosion

underside of vehicle weld repaired

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 843,753 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,811 miles

all 4 load sensing valve brake pipes coroded

both front brake disc inner faces coroded

offside front inner wing brake pipe coroded

Fail 13 Sep 2014 75,752 miles

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

all 4 load sensing valve brake pipes coroded

both front brake disc inner faces coroded

offside front inner wing brake pipe coroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 68,992 miles

slight corosion to front brake disc inner faces

Pass 1 Sep 2012 66,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 61,738 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,264 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,307 miles

front brake discs coroded

Fail 18 Sep 2008 39,307 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front brake discs coroded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,517 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 21,669 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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FX51 FZC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FX51 FZC, 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 FX51 FZC registered?

FX51 FZC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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