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AK51 YDO

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

39,060 mi
Last recorded39,060 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 39,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 38,194 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 37,316 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 37,316 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 36,545 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 36,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced r/h outer sill excessively corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak from rear silencer. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 35,552 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 34,631 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 34,125 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 34,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 33,261 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,479 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 32,479 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,531 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks in tread

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2014 29,778 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,437 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,993 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,202 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,194 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN PADS LOW

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

WIPER BLADES SPLIT BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,158 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 18,835 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,128 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,332 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 10,174 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 YDO is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YDO, 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 YDO registered?

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

Is AK51 YDO safe to buy?

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