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VX51 VKH

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,771 mi
Last recorded87,771 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 VKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 87,771 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 87,765 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,335 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers door handle damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,629 miles

drivers door handle damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,172 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 23 Oct 2014 60,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,371 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

metal brake pipes to brake load valve slightly corroded

ns rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,117 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 55,074 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in front tie rod arms

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,664 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,135 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,289 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 43,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VKH is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX51 VKH, 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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VX51 VKH is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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