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WA51 FTD

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,420 mi
Last recorded76,420 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 FTD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 76,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2024 76,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion underside of vehicle /suspension components

Fail 19 Aug 2024 76,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sills x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion underside of vehicle /suspension components

Pass 17 Aug 2023 75,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle /suspension components

Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,318 miles

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2020 73,518 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,455 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill areas

Fail 14 Aug 2019 70,328 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill areas

Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,703 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside headlight and indicator slightly insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,358 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 61,889 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside headlight slightly insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,347 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,112 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 46,112 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,522 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,272 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 28,323 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 28,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,866 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 27,863 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror cracked.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,336 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2008 27,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust starting to corrode

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,303 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 24,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyre side walls cracking

Dent and scratches to offside rear wing and bumper

Dent to nearside front wing

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,399 miles

Brake discs slightly worn

Dent and scratches to offside rear quarter panel

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 FTD is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WA51 FTD, 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 FTD registered?

WA51 FTD is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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