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WN51 VCJ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,021 mi
Last recorded66,021 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 VCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,021 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 66,008 miles

Centre Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,112 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,440 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 57,383 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,576 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 50,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside mirror deteriated

Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,945 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside mirror deteriated

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,345 miles

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

offside mirror deteriated

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,339 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,906 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,737 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 36,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,098 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 VCJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VCJ, 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 WN51 VCJ registered?

WN51 VCJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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