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SF51 WGC

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,788 mi
Last recorded80,788 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 WGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 80,788 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,237 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 77,235 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 66,354 miles

both rear chassis members and rear crossmember showing corrosion

both rear inner and outer sill corroded

brake pipes coated in grease

engine management light is on

front and rear suspension arms showing corrosion

o/s front tyre is just legal 155/70/13 t

Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,215 miles

both front and rear suspension arms showing corrosion

both rear inner sills showing corrosion

n/s rear outer sill showing corrosion at rear

rear chassis crossmember showing corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2008 54,184 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 54,162 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 54,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,463 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 47,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,268 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 WGC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WGC, 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 WGC registered?

SF51 WGC is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is SF51 WGC safe to buy?

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