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PJ51 PLF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,543 mi
Last recorded70,543 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 PLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 70,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front cross member showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2013 70,523 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front cross member showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2012 66,034 miles

21% imbalance on front brakes

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,746 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 61,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,533 miles

Figure on dashboard, but does not obscure drivers view of the road

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside front side repeater dim but still working and visable from a reasonable distance

Object hanging from rear view mirror moved to a suitable position for test

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,958 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 50,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,454 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 45,472 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,737 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 39,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 30,687 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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PJ51 PLF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PJ51 PLF, 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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PJ51 PLF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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