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BD51 OPF

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,188 mi
Last recorded52,188 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 OPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,188 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,263 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,560 miles

NSF tyre sidewall cut. Slight play in OSR wheel bearing

Fail 18 Nov 2011 38,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

NSF tyre sidewall cut. Slight play in OSR wheel bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,836 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 27,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 22,950 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,323 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 19,321 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 16,459 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 16,457 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 13,339 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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BD51 OPF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD51 OPF, 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 BD51 OPF registered?

BD51 OPF is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is BD51 OPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 OPF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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