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AK51 YCS

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,877 mi
Last recorded96,877 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 96,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 94,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 94,017 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 93,337 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,499 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 92,499 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,422 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,059 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,833 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,554 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,864 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,088 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 77,842 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 77,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,072 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,354 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,380 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,185 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 64,941 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 64,122 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 62,441 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,003 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,159 miles

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

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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AK51 YCS is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AK51 YCS, 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 AK51 YCS registered?

AK51 YCS is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is AK51 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 YCS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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