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WL51 FFY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,869 mi
Last recorded88,869 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 FFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 88,869 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 88,749 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,580 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,011 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,049 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,284 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,936 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,456 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,265 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,785 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 35,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 32,125 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all 4 tyres are slightly perished

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,125 miles

all 4 tyres are slightly perished

Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,881 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 27,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,731 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 15,464 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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WL51 FFY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WL51 FFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL51 FFY registered?

WL51 FFY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is WL51 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL51 FFY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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