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BG51 ZYR

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,241 mi
Last recorded45,241 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 45,241 miles

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

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

bonnet difficult to open

nearside front gearbox mount slightly worn

Fail 31 Dec 2013 45,246 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

bonnet difficult to open

nearside front gearbox mount slightly worn

Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,209 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,381 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 16,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside floors corroded

nearside and offside under sills slightly corroded

offside front floor corroded small hole

Fail 16 Nov 2010 16,674 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside floors corroded

nearside and offside under sills slightly corroded

offside front floor corroded small hole

Pass 20 Nov 2009 5,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front track rod end has slight play

surface corrosion to rear and underside

Pass 3 Dec 2008 97,580 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 97,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 87,901 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 87,901 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 75,534 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 60,880 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 ZYR is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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