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GX51 OBN

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,939 mi
Last recorded66,939 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OBN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 66,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,898 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 59,472 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,922 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,268 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 45,066 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,066 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,027 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,229 miles

both rear tyres are ageing

Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,418 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 19,585 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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GX51 OBN is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GX51 OBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX51 OBN registered?

GX51 OBN is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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