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MT51 VGC

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,145 mi
Last recorded54,145 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 VGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,370 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 49,363 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,064 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,262 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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MT51 VGC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT51 VGC, 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 MT51 VGC registered?

MT51 VGC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is MT51 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 VGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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