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WN51 UZW

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,014 mi
Last recorded72,014 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 UZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 72,014 miles

Front brakes not inspected no access through wheel and trim

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on and in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 71,269 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm and perished on outer sidewall, 155 70 13 75T Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 71,269 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2. 50% Recorded 30% is the maximum limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative Suspect inner piston (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm and perished on outer sidewall, 155 70 13 75T Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 70,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,606 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly perished

both front brake discs wearing thin

both front brake pads getting low approx 2mm left?

offside/nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 May 2017 68,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 68,673 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx. 2mm left? (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 68,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills begining to corrode

nearside front tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 18 May 2015 68,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both outer sills begining to corrode

nearside front tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2014 68,268 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 14 May 2013 67,996 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

engine running rough

Pass 14 May 2013 67,996 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

engine running rough

Fail 16 May 2012 67,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre lightly perished plus small splits

o/s/r tyre lightly perished

Pass 16 May 2012 67,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre lightly perished plus small splits

o/s/r tyre lightly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,812 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 61,595 miles

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

slight warp on front brake discs

Pass 11 May 2009 56,520 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 56,520 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 50,967 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 45,574 miles

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

Offside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 10 May 2006 40,043 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 40,043 miles

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

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)

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 UZW is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WN51 UZW, 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 UZW is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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