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VX51 VPD

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,782 mi
Last recorded26,782 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 VPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 26,782 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 24,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak on front join (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 22,017 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 21,791 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 17,330 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 17,326 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front floo and floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 5,932 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 88,397 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 73,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,526 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,196 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,745 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 VPD is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VPD, 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 VX51 VPD registered?

VX51 VPD is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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