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MX51 XPL

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,212 mi
Last recorded67,212 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 XPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 67,212 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 62,933 miles

front suspension slightly corroded

inner door handle on nearside broken but still opens door

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 62,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front suspension slightly corroded

inner door handle on nearside broken but still opens door

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,013 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,892 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 54,891 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 50,353 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,758 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 43,806 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 37,717 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 37,717 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 30,724 miles

offside front tyre low tread

offside rear lamp damaged poor repair

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 XPL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MX51 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

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

Is MX51 XPL safe to buy?

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