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WL51 GZG

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,093 mi
Last recorded34,093 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 GZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 34,093 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2015 34,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2014 24,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 24,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 14,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 9,823 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

battery insecure

corrosion underside

Pass 29 Nov 2007 98,995 miles

brake master cylinder level slightly low

offside rear quarter panel damaged

slight brake disc wear to fronts

slight inbalance to front brakes(pads getting low nearside)

tiny split to offside wiper blade

Fail 29 Nov 2007 98,995 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake master cylinder level slightly low

offside rear quarter panel damaged

slight brake disc wear to fronts

slight inbalance to front brakes(pads getting low nearside)

tiny split to offside wiper blade

Pass 1 Jun 2006 77,577 miles

body damage to o/s rear quarter panel †

n/s front bumber loose

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 GZG is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

WL51 GZG is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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