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GX51 TVK

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

21,561 mi
Last recorded21,561 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 TVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2016 21,561 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 17,159 miles

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

nearside front and both rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2015 17,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

nearside front and both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2013 11,096 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 11,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013
Fail 16 Oct 2013

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012
Fail 6 Oct 2012

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 99,348 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 99,348 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 92,219 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2009 82,428 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 72,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

border line pass front exaust due to cracking.needs replacing very soon

front brake inbalance not reckecked presenter not had time to do yet

Fail 3 Dec 2008 72,831 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

border line pass front exaust due to cracking.needs replacing very soon

Fail 24 Sep 2008 72,471 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)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,156 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 61,156 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,567 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 TVK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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