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BG51 ZYU

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,230 mi
Last recorded65,230 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 65,230 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 57,915 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 50,716 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 47,827 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 47,827 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear back box to middle section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has corrosion but not in to a whole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,024 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 45,003 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 38,140 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,593 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,326 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 23,326 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,567 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,498 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 21,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 19,802 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,293 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 16,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,098 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,411 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 10,810 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 ZYU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

BG51 ZYU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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