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WL51 FGE

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,047 mi
Last recorded54,047 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 FGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,047 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,443 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,996 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,815 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,490 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to get rusty

both front tyres starting to near wear indicators

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,378 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,990 miles

All four tyres starting to perish on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 15,607 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 15,592 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,437 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 10,552 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 FGE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FGE, 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 FGE registered?

WL51 FGE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is WL51 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL51 FGE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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