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GL51 TWK

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,966 mi
Last recorded21,966 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 TWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 21,966 miles

some play in stearing rack joints rear steal pipes surface rust

Fail 25 Jan 2017 21,961 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear steel brake pipes rustys

Pass 26 Jan 2016 19,318 miles

noise from osf brake ns sill damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2016 19,318 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

noise from osf brake ns sill damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2015 16,554 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 16,554 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 8,402 miles

rear brake compensator damp

some play in hubs and joints

underside has surface rust

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,241 miles

front bumper loose /front number plate loose/o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,616 miles

N/S Mirror missing

N/S Mirror wireing exposed

O/S Bumper slightly insecure

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 74,616 miles

N/S Mirror missing

N/S Mirror wireing exposed

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S Bumper slightly insecure

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,266 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F side mirror missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 40,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads getting low.

rear tyres side walls cracking.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads getting low.

rear tyres side walls cracking.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,835 miles

front brake pads low.

rear tyres side walls cracking.

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 34,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake pads low.

rear tyres side walls cracking.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,688 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,789 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 18,470 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 TWK 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 66.7%.

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 TWK, 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 TWK registered?

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

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