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GV51 PNX

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,642 mi
Last recorded78,642 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 PNX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,642 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 78,605 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 69,805 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and cracked but not down to cords YET.

Fail 18 May 2013 69,804 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres are perished and cracked but not down to cords YET.

Pass 26 May 2012 59,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2012 58,945 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2011 51,743 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 44,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 44,817 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,595 miles

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 8 Dec 2008 36,595 miles

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

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

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,945 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,560 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 21,012 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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GV51 PNX is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GV51 PNX, 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 GV51 PNX registered?

GV51 PNX is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is GV51 PNX safe to buy?

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