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WA51 FNW

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,890 mi
Last recorded95,890 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 FNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 95,890 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner sills corroded both passenger and drivers side

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

in my opinion this vehicle is dangerous to drive due to excessive corrosion

spare wheel flat

Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,188 miles

middle exhaust joint slightly blowing

n/s/r tyre getting low

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 95,188 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded near suspension arm bush (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s centre floor area corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

middle exhaust joint slightly blowing

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,965 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corodded

n/s/f outer sill has corossion

Fail 29 Sep 2015 93,964 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.249 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center join and rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all 4 not working (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r floor to chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

both front metal brake pipes slightly corodded

front inner pads wearing close to limit

n/s/f outer sill has corossion

o/s/f tyreb wearing slightly low

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 22 Sep 2015 93,854 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 87,780 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,994 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 80,994 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,352 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,780 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 60,780 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,188 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,956 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 42,956 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,679 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 38,679 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,856 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,013 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 36,013 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)

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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WA51 FNW is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WA51 FNW, 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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WA51 FNW is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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