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LA51 FUW

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,573 mi
Last recorded72,573 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 FUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 72,573 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 54,610 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 54,607 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,303 miles

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

Oil leak

oil leaking at o/f corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 34,351 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALLS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,318 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 26,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front wiper blade torn on ends

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked slightly

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2010 26,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside front wiper blade torn on ends

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked slightly

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,082 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 23,082 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,479 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 15,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 12,773 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 12,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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LA51 FUW 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 71.4%.

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 LA51 FUW, 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 LA51 FUW registered?

LA51 FUW is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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