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BT51 LFP

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,219 mi
Last recorded61,219 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 LFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,219 miles

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 10 Dec 2012 61,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,128 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 9 Dec 2011 53,128 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Dec 2010 48,170 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 48,170 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,315 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 43,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,938 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,887 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 30,590 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 27,072 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 LFP is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BT51 LFP, 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 BT51 LFP registered?

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

Is BT51 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 LFP shows 12 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.

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