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VX51 FDO

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,262 mi
Last recorded35,262 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,262 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 35,262 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,064 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 30,064 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,483 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 27,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,487 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,126 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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VX51 FDO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX51 FDO, 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

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What year was VX51 FDO registered?

VX51 FDO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is VX51 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 FDO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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