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WA51 FSZ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,124 mi
Last recorded96,124 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 FSZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2017 96,124 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear load comp x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load comp to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load comp to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front crossmember corroded under radiator

n/s wiper blade slightly deterated but still clearing screen

Fail 24 Aug 2017 1,695 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre Sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre Sill (5.2.6)

Corrosion on Front Beam (radiator mount)

Corrosion under both rear wheel arches

Drivers Seat Padding Deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S Rear brake reading slightly down

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,407 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)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 94,406 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack has play in inner joints

Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,384 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 78,383 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,765 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 68,764 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,750 miles

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

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,794 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs are worn

rear brake pipes are corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2011 47,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs are worn

rear brake pipes are corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,568 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

small blow on weld in centre exhaust box

Pass 22 Aug 2009 24,917 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,240 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 1,088 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 87,165 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 67,688 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 FSZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FSZ, 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 WA51 FSZ registered?

WA51 FSZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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