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GL51 TWJ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,243 mi
Last recorded83,243 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 TWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 83,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 83,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,284 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 78,211 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front lower arm rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,206 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 71,205 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,852 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are perished and split

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

The offside front tyre is perished split and more than fourteen years old

Fail 11 Apr 2014 63,780 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,780 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,572 miles

nearside rear tyre perished outer wall

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,015 miles

both rear tyres perished outer walls

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,262 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,736 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 44,691 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,291 miles

front brake discs starting to pit

Fail 27 Jan 2009 40,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs starting to pit

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,382 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,619 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres perished

Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,478 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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GL51 TWJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 GL51 TWJ, 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 GL51 TWJ registered?

GL51 TWJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is GL51 TWJ safe to buy?

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