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AO51 BYT

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,107 mi
Last recorded50,107 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 50,107 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 50,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor within suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 44,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,532 miles

Nearside headlight slight misting

Rear suspension slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2019 39,253 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 39,069 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,985 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,307 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,181 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,055 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,008 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,291 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,010 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,020 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,304 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,301 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 BYT is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 AO51 BYT, 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 AO51 BYT registered?

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

Is AO51 BYT safe to buy?

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