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BK51 USV

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,318 mi
Last recorded97,318 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 USV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 97,318 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jun 2012 97,318 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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 wiper blade split

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,311 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front screen is lightly scratched

Fail 5 Apr 2011 86,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front screen is lightly scratched

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,154 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,328 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.Minor leak at centre joint.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 60,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake fluid level low.

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

Rear exhaust corroded.Minor leak at centre joint.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 47,075 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,075 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,272 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,573 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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BK51 USV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK51 USV, 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 BK51 USV registered?

BK51 USV is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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