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AO51 BZY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,386 mi
Last recorded87,386 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 87,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 87,306 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake hose ferules rusty

slight rust ingress on front brake discs

surface rust underneath all over

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,330 miles

front brake hose ferules rusty

surface rust on brake pipes

surface rust underneath

Fail 23 Jul 2014 80,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake hose ferules rusty

noise on o/s/f wheel-backplate rusty and rubbing

surface rust on brake pipes

surface rust underneath

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,196 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 77,196 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,830 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,147 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,697 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 51,697 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 44,274 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,321 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 29,840 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 29,840 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 BZY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BZY, 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 BZY registered?

AO51 BZY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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