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AK51 YDH

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,062 mi
Last recorded33,062 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YDH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,062 miles

Corrosion throughout underside

Corrosion to flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 23 Mar 2015 33,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Corrosion throughout underside

Corrosion to flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,076 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 27,076 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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 18,556 miles

General corrosion to underside

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,645 miles

Slight corrosion to underside chassis / suspension / brakes. All okay at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2011 4,119 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 4,088 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 4,039 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 93,619 miles

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 93,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 79,126 miles

Slight corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Pass 6 Oct 2006 63,396 miles

offside door mirror repaired and secure at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2005 44,349 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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AK51 YDH is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK51 YDH, 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 AK51 YDH registered?

AK51 YDH is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AK51 YDH safe to buy?

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