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GF51 SXL

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,147 mi
Last recorded97,147 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 SXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 97,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres perishing and cracking between tread.

Pass 13 Jan 2020 92,264 miles

Exhaust baffles in tail pipe insecure.

Front wiper blades split.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,534 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,933 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,355 miles

Front wipers split.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,948 miles

Baffles in back box adrift.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,049 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 34,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,033 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,692 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,261 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 19,252 miles

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,869 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,976 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

Nail in nearside front tyre

REAR INDICATORS FADED

Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,108 miles

Both front and n/side rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 7 Jul 2005 16,215 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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GF51 SXL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GF51 SXL, 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 GF51 SXL registered?

GF51 SXL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is GF51 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 SXL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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