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AO51 CLZ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,855 mi
Last recorded55,855 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre perishing/cracking

Nearside Front tyre perishing/cracking

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 55,849 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre perishing/cracking

Nearside Front tyre perishing/cracking

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 47,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve. (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s mirror glass damaged.

o/s rear tyre perished.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 47,604 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear to load valve. (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve. (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s mirror glass damaged.

o/s rear tyre perished.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 38,925 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 34,039 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 34,039 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 31,736 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 30,031 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,186 miles

Offside rear tyre wall cracked on inside edge

Fail 15 Sep 2012 28,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside rear tyre wall cracked on inside edge

Pass 27 Aug 2011 26,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,559 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and rusted

o/s/f tyre inner wall starting to crack

Pass 12 Sep 2009 22,779 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f wheel trims are missing

n/s/r tyre pressure is low

Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,497 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 18,346 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 16,031 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 13,674 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 CLZ 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 77.8%.

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 CLZ, 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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AO51 CLZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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