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WK51 EFG

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,489 mi
Last recorded64,489 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 EFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 64,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,605 miles

local corrosion underside rear

Fail 11 Oct 2017 63,605 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

local corrosion underside rear

Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,668 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 62,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,187 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 60,187 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,813 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 56,398 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,398 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 53,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,127 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,790 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,377 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,138 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 40,138 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,774 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 33,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,563 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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WK51 EFG is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WK51 EFG, 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 WK51 EFG registered?

WK51 EFG is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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