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AY51 AYK

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,019 mi
Last recorded70,019 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 AYK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,019 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,101 miles

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

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

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

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

underside body and components slightly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 64,150 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked on outer sidewall

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

underside body and components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,406 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear & n/s front tyres perishing

inner edges of rear tyres worn

n/s rear sill rusting

Fail 22 Aug 2011 61,400 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear & n/s front tyres perishing

inner edges of rear tyres worn

n/s rear sill rusting

Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,703 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight low effort on n/s rear brake

slight perishing in both front & o/s rear tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2009 56,851 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,911 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007
Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,902 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 47,902 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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AY51 AYK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AY51 AYK, 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

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What year was AY51 AYK registered?

AY51 AYK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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