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L111 FLP

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,045 mi
Last recorded80,045 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 FLP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides inner sill covered with heavy under sealant

both sides outer sill covered with heavy under sealant

front all suspension bushes slight deteriorated

front cross member covered with under sealant

oil leak

rear all suspension bushes slight deteriorated

rear n/s/ brake pipes covered with under sealant

Pass 8 Dec 2014 61,477 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

all suspension components corroded

brake hose ferrules covered in underseal

brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

offside centre inner sill corroded but not excessive

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

parts of vehicle chassis covered in underseal

traces of body filler on parts both outer sills

vehicle sills and chassis structure slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 61,471 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

all suspension components corroded

brake hose ferrules covered in underseal

brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

offside centre inner sill corroded but not excessive

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

parts of vehicle chassis covered in underseal

vehicle sills and chassis structure slightly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 61,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

under body rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2013 55,288 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 55,288 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 52,911 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 50,638 miles

fuel lines corroded

nearside door mirror lens missing

Fail 6 May 2011 50,638 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

nearside door mirror lens missing

Pass 7 May 2010 45,380 miles

all fuel pipe are corroded

all rear brake pipes are corroded

nearside winng mirror damage

Fail 7 May 2010 45,380 miles

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

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

all fuel pipe are corroded

all rear brake pipes are corroded

nearside winng mirror damage

Pass 13 May 2009 40,011 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 40,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 51,118 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre getting low.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,118 miles

offside rear tyre getting low.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,713 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 39,655 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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L111 FLP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L111 FLP, 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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L111 FLP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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