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WA51 FTP

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,412 mi
Last recorded82,412 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 FTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,412 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,067 miles

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

advise front cross member corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 24 Aug 2011 76,067 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front cross member corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,235 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,145 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 40,429 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,429 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 33,969 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 33,969 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 FTP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FTP, 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 FTP registered?

WA51 FTP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is WA51 FTP safe to buy?

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