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P70 SAR

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,320 mi
Last recorded27,320 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 SAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 27,320 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 26,490 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 26,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 25,130 miles

front crossmember holed

Fail 1 Dec 2016 25,128 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both center sill to floor (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear sills to floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember holed

may require front to rear sill repairs both sides

Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,233 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 19,742 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 11,912 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 5,376 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 98,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 91,003 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 80,286 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,673 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,808 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 60,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,989 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,685 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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P70 SAR 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 82.4%.

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 P70 SAR, 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 P70 SAR registered?

P70 SAR is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is P70 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P70 SAR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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