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WA51 FSP

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,224 mi
Last recorded47,224 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 FSP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,224 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 1 Oct 2009 47,224 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Aug 2008 45,773 miles

exhaust tail box broken up inside

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2008 45,761 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

exhaust tail box broken up inside

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2008 45,750 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust tail box broken up inside

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,779 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 35,779 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,779 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 23,779 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 12,862 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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WA51 FSP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FSP, 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 WA51 FSP registered?

WA51 FSP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is WA51 FSP safe to buy?

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