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LS51 PVZ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

7,965 mi
Last recorded7,965 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 PVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 7,965 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 7,941 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 7,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 5,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

general under body corrosion

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Fail 3 Aug 2016 5,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general under body corrosion

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2015 96,125 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 96,124 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 92,027 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 76,287 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

smear on wipers

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,713 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

rear floor area corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,901 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,385 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,286 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,906 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,570 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 31,356 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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LS51 PVZ 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 76.5%.

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 LS51 PVZ, 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 LS51 PVZ registered?

LS51 PVZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is LS51 PVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 PVZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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