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BG51 YVL

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,863 mi
Last recorded84,863 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 84,863 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes by the tank corroded

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

Nearside front wing/bumper damaged

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 3 May 2013 84,863 miles

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

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

Both front brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes by the tank corroded

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

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)

Nearside front wing/bumper damaged

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 25 Apr 2012 79,625 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,625 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 73,282 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 69,461 miles

front no.plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2009 65,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

OIL LEAKS

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 65,967 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

OIL LEAKS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,871 miles

FOOT BRAKE TRAVEL

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 57,823 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,484 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 YVL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG51 YVL, 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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BG51 YVL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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