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VN51 PVU

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 PVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015
Fail 4 Jul 2015 56,398 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,531 miles

n/s front wing damsged

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,542 miles

damage to n/s front wing

Pass 19 Jun 2012
Fail 6 Jun 2012

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 23,415 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 23,413 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 22,335 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 20,981 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 20,981 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 19,688 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 18,697 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,410 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 PVU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VN51 PVU, 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 VN51 PVU registered?

VN51 PVU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is VN51 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 PVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN51 PVU have outstanding finance?

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