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BG51 ZYT

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,304 mi
Last recorded75,304 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2015 75,304 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 75,304 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 67,827 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,116 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 55,011 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,957 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 49,955 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 45,756 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,756 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 40,010 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,010 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,643 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,015 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,867 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 ZYT is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG51 ZYT registered?

BG51 ZYT is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BG51 ZYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 ZYT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG51 ZYT have outstanding finance?

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