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LM51 MPU

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

95,390 mi
Last recorded95,390 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 MPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,390 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear light lense broken

Underside rusty and soft in places

slight play o/s/f inner wishbone bush

Fail 25 Sep 2014 95,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear light lense broken

Underside rusty and soft in places

slight play o/s/f inner wishbone bush

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,639 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

reg plate lights slightly dim.f/crros member slightly corrded.under side slightly corroded.o/s/f/fog light missing.o/s/mirror cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2013 37,639 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

reg plate lights slightly dim.f/crros member slightly corrded.under side slightly corroded.o/s/f/fog light missing.o/s/mirror cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2012 24,422 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 24,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,489 miles

catalyst corroded

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight play passenger rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Sep 2011 11,489 miles

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

catalyst corroded

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight play passenger rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,846 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 97,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 87,052 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 73,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 73,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 63,817 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 63,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 49,230 miles

drivers wiper blade is in poor condition ,it passes mot test ,but will need to be replaced soon.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,917 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 33,917 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 33,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Slight oil leak from oil filter area

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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LM51 MPU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 LM51 MPU, 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 LM51 MPU registered?

LM51 MPU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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