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WN51 FXA

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

5,226 mi
Last recorded5,226 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 FXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 5,226 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes going to and from the load sensing valve show extensive corrosion/pitting.

engine idle speed appears to be high.

front registration plate shows damage.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

lower front cross section shows extensive corrosion.

near side front wiper blade rubber is split and smearing the screen.

off and near side front metal brake pipes show extensive corrosion/pitting.

off and near side rear service brakes show a low performance effort.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 97,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes going to and from the load sensing valve show extensive corrosion/pitting.

engine idle speed appears to be high.

front registration plate shows damage.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

lower front cross section shows extensive corrosion.

near side front wiper blade rubber is split and smearing the screen.

off and near side front metal brake pipes show extensive corrosion/pitting.

off and near side rear service brakes show a low performance effort.

Pass 30 May 2017 91,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

bonnet secondary securing device ineffective.

front lower lateral cross member corroded.

front registration plate shows damage.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 28%.

Fail 30 May 2017 91,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

bonnet secondary securing device ineffective.

front lower lateral cross member corroded.

front registration plate shows damage.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 28%.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to off and near side rear flexi-brake hose metal brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet retaining device shows stiffness.

front registration plate shows damage.

front to rear metal brake pipes x2 show extensive corrosion/pitting.

fuel lines show corrosion.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

near side front tyre is perished/cracked.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side rear tyres show evidence of side wall damage and are perished.

off side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

off side rear service brake shows a low performance effort.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 80,772 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to off and near side rear flexi-brake hose metal brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet retaining device shows stiffness.

front registration plate shows damage.

front service brakes show imbalance of 13%.

front to rear metal brake pipes x2 show extensive corrosion/pitting.

fuel lines show corrosion.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

near side front tyre is perished/cracked.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side rear tyres show evidence of side wall damage and are perished.

off side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

off side rear service brake shows a low performance effort.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,055 miles

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are smearing the screen.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 57,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,155 miles

Engine tickover speed only just meets limits (fast)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 51,155 miles

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

Engine tickover speed only just meets limits (fast)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,163 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 32,057 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 32,057 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,768 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 17,672 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 17,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S WIPER SPLIT

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

WIRING LOOM ON BATTERY BURNT

Pass 20 Dec 2005 9,658 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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WN51 FXA 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 WN51 FXA, 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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WN51 FXA is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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