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VX51 VNH

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,432 mi
Last recorded56,432 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 VNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,432 miles

fluctuation to front brake readings.

front brakes 25% imbalanced.

offside rear tyre appears to have been run flat.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 56,319 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

cracking/damage to nearside front tyre.

fluctuation to front brake readings.

front tyres on legal limit.

offside rear tyre appears to have been run flat.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,325 miles

exhaust appears to be partially blocked.

leak on exhaust.

wiper blades split.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 51,325 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust appears to be partially blocked.

leak on exhaust.

wiper blades split.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,470 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 46,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,632 miles

Slight cracking starting to appear on rear tyres outer walls.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,087 miles

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

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

small cracks in tyre side walls all tyres

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,883 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 18,454 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 11,065 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 VNH is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

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

Is VX51 VNH safe to buy?

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