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AY51 DYP

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,747 mi
Last recorded23,747 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,658 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 18,553 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 12,269 miles

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

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

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

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

underneath in generally poor condition, corrosion all over with some minor holes occuring

Fail 29 Aug 2014 12,269 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

underneath in generally poor condition, corrosion all over with some minor holes occuring

Pass 30 Aug 2013 5,253 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 5,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 99,274 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,859 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 92,859 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 83,588 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 83,588 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,092 miles

brake pipe metal ferrauls corroded

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion not to excess at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,587 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,323 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,454 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 32,893 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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AY51 DYP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY51 DYP, 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 DYP registered?

AY51 DYP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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