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BG51 RHZ

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,171 mi
Last recorded87,171 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 87,171 miles

n/s/f floor corner corroded slightly

Fail 13 May 2013 87,171 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f floor corner corroded slightly

Fail 11 May 2013 87,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f floor corner corroded slightly

Pass 11 May 2012 73,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2012 73,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 55,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2010 55,923 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 46,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,654 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,747 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,809 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,081 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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BG51 RHZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BG51 RHZ, 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 BG51 RHZ registered?

BG51 RHZ is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is BG51 RHZ safe to buy?

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