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AO51 BZR

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

34,027 mi
Last recorded34,027 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,027 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 34,027 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 32,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,663 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,942 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 28,346 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 28,346 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,147 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 26,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,618 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 21,614 miles

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

offside rear tyre showing surface cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,651 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 3 Aug 2010 19,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,767 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 17,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 24 May 2008 14,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 14,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,423 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 13,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,293 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 BZR is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BZR, 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 BZR registered?

AO51 BZR is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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