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AY51 AYP

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,550 mi
Last recorded94,550 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 AYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 94,550 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 94,547 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 85,483 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 85,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,617 miles

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

Offside Front vehicle under floor panel slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,338 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,806 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed

slight surface corrosion underside

Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,731 miles

both front indicator units slightly loose

cracks in n/s/r tyre wall

n/s mirror unit slighty loose

o/s headlamp aim low

o/s/f headlamp slighty loose

slight protrusion in o/s/r bumper

o/s/f tyre cracks in tread

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,664 miles

advise o/s/f tyre tread low

advise o/s/r indicator lens broken

advise o/s/r tyre cracking in treads & side wall

advise rear exhaust box showing signs of fatigue

advise rear seat belts not checked vehicle loaded

Fail 25 Nov 2010 60,664 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise o/s/f tyre tread low

advise o/s/r indicator lens broken

advise o/s/r tyre cracking in treads & side wall

advise rear exhaust box showing signs of fatigue

advise rear seat belts not checked vehicle loaded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,905 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,855 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

condition o/s/r indicator lens

Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,829 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 48,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,077 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 39,658 miles

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

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 AYP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AYP, 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 AY51 AYP registered?

AY51 AYP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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