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WL51 FFP

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,335 mi
Last recorded34,335 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 FFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2016 34,335 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/r flour (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,670 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 25,670 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 13,757 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 13,757 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 1,641 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear bumper backings deteriorated

n/s side repetet lens missing

Pass 4 Feb 2012 98,328 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 98,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 91,643 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 72,554 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 72,584 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,432 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror insecure

water ingress in front number plate

Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,101 miles

front No plate staring to deteriorate

oil filter leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2006 37,467 miles

Advise nearside side-repeater lens missing

Pass 3 Dec 2005 28,988 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 28,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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WL51 FFP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WL51 FFP, 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 WL51 FFP registered?

WL51 FFP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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