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FY51 WXV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,678 mi
Last recorded50,678 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 WXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,678 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 50,654 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 49,443 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 49,443 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 25 Aug 2016 48,096 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill centre corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion on both sides rear suspensions

Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,843 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Outer sill in centre corroding

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,533 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,108 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,906 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,779 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,581 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear numberplat deteriorating

Fail 12 Aug 2008 40,580 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear numberplat deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,372 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 34,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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FY51 WXV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY51 WXV, 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 FY51 WXV registered?

FY51 WXV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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