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BT51 LFL

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,312 mi
Last recorded83,312 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 LFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,312 miles

N/s mirror casing damage visible.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 83,312 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system

N/s mirror casing damage visible.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 78,255 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 73,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear and offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,990 miles

nearside rear and offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2013 69,390 miles

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

both side mirrors broken

Fail 26 Jan 2013 69,390 miles

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

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

both side mirrors broken

Pass 28 Jan 2012 64,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 64,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,110 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 60,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,808 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear of car is damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,168 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,517 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,596 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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BT51 LFL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BT51 LFL, 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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BT51 LFL is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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