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BT51 LFU

2001 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,463 mi
Last recorded85,463 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 LFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 85,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSR tyre slighty perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

OSR tyre slightly perished

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2012 85,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,785 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres near limit.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 81,785 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres near limit.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 77,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion on exhaust system

front brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 2 Apr 2009 77,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on exhaust system

front brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 22 May 2008 65,795 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 65,796 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 60,415 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 53,158 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 LFU is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 BT51 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

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

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