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WV51 SSJ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,628 mi
Last recorded96,628 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 SSJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,628 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 89,506 miles

corrosion on inner sills,chassie and floor not holed

Fail 17 Dec 2015 89,506 miles

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

corrosion on inner sills,chassie and floor not holed

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,607 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,417 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 73,411 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 72,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osf wing damage

Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

osf wing damage

Fail 25 Aug 2011 65,679 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,679 miles

n/s front bumper damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2010 61,007 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,993 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,404 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,410 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,034 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 28,633 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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WV51 SSJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV51 SSJ, 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 WV51 SSJ registered?

WV51 SSJ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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