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BJ51 TGY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,234 mi
Last recorded78,234 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 TGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 78,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F signal lens slightly broken but not showing white light

Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,997 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 63,799 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,820 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 59,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,288 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,081 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 47,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,186 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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BJ51 TGY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ51 TGY, 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 BJ51 TGY registered?

BJ51 TGY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 TGY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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