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GK51 EPA

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,930 mi
Last recorded61,930 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 EPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 61,930 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,467 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 61,467 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,035 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 61,035 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 60,666 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking on outer wall

Fail 1 Mar 2017 60,660 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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,197 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,713 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,235 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,792 miles

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,324 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 57,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,897 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,593 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,874 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,050 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 35,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 29,505 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,505 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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GK51 EPA is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK51 EPA, 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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GK51 EPA is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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