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VN51 FXP

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,527 mi
Last recorded62,527 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 FXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,527 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,168 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 61,643 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,087 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,634 miles

FRONT PADS APPEAR WORN

Fail 13 Oct 2016 60,634 miles

FRONT PADS APPEAR WORN

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,613 miles

REAR BRAKES REQ ATTENTION

Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,849 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,269 miles

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPE FERRELS CORRODED

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,728 miles

exhaust corroding

oil on engine

wipers smearing screen

Fail 4 Oct 2012 57,728 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre worn on edge and cracking

oil on engine

wipers smearing screen

Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,033 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 56,029 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,608 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,683 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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VN51 FXP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VN51 FXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN51 FXP?

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What year was VN51 FXP registered?

VN51 FXP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is VN51 FXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 FXP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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