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GF51 SXP

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,060 mi
Last recorded38,060 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 SXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,060 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,055 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 38,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 28,628 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front brake flexible hose ferrules corroded.

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 22,209 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front brake flexible hose ferrules corroded.

Both front to rear, both compensator to rear brake flexible hoses and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Heavy surface corrosion to vehicle.

Slight exhaust leak from centre to rear joint.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 16,594 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded.

Both front brake flexy hose ferrules corroded.

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit, 2mm.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Heavy surface corrosion to vehicle.

Slight fluctuation to offside front brake reading.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 16,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

All 4 coil springs corroded.

Both front brake flexy hose ferrules corroded.

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit, 2mm.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Heavy surface corrosion to vehicle.

Nearside rear tyre worn low, 2.5mm and has a nail in.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit, 1.6mm

Slight bind to offside rear brake.

Slight fluctuation to offside front brake reading.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 11,496 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 5,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear tyre low

rear brake operation slightly uneven

Fail 25 Nov 2011 5,944 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear tyre low

rear brake operation slightly uneven

Pass 27 Nov 2010 277 miles

o/s/r cross metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,092 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 74,761 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 61,927 miles

slight corrosion to chassis

slight corrosion to o/s sill

Fail 28 Nov 2007 61,742 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

long travel at foot brake pedal

slight corrosion to chassis

slight corrosion to o/s sill

Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,503 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 50,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 39,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 SXP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SXP, 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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GF51 SXP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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