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LT51 XSD

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,790 mi
Last recorded37,790 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 XSD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 37,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 37,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,662 miles

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

nsf and nsr tyres perished

Fail 5 Feb 2015 36,639 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

nsf and nsr tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,194 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 85,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,862 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,753 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,288 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 30,251 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2010 30,251 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,586 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,683 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,016 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,388 miles

fuel sealing cap temp fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2005 14,665 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 14,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre outer wall cracked & perishing.

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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LT51 XSD 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 70.6%.

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 LT51 XSD, 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 LT51 XSD registered?

LT51 XSD is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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