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AO51 BYF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,102 mi
Last recorded84,102 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 84,102 miles

FRONT BRAKES JUST MET REQUIREMENTS/IMBALLANCE

REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE YO LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 12 Jan 2010 78,321 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2010 78,321 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,834 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,795 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 62,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,582 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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AO51 BYF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AO51 BYF, 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

How do I check the history of AO51 BYF?

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What year was AO51 BYF registered?

AO51 BYF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is AO51 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 BYF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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