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SF51 RZE

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

74,779 mi
Last recorded74,779 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 RZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,779 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 74,779 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 72,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,463 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 69,462 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,212 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 62,212 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,450 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 57,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 52,640 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 52,640 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,238 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,238 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,715 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall in poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2008 40,715 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,828 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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SF51 RZE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SF51 RZE, 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 SF51 RZE registered?

SF51 RZE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SF51 RZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 RZE shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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