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MX51 VMC

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,587 mi
Last recorded72,587 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 VMC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 72,570 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 65,473 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front tyres getting low

n/s/r lamp has slight interaction indicator/sidelight

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,473 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres getting low

n/s/r lamp has slight interaction indicator/sidelight

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,422 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,982 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 9 Feb 2011 40,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,552 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,288 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 31,288 miles

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

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

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

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 11 Feb 2008 28,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,262 miles

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

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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MX51 VMC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX51 VMC, 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 MX51 VMC registered?

MX51 VMC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MX51 VMC safe to buy?

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