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BU51 ACY

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,952 mi
Last recorded22,952 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ACY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,952 miles

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

OIL LEAK - OIL FILTER AREA

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

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

front umber platte - water marks

n/s/f caliper seal

slight bind from n/s/f & o/s/f

Fail 20 Jan 2009 22,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

OIL LEAK - OIL FILTER AREA

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front umber platte - water marks

n/s/f caliper seal

slight bind from n/s/f & o/s/f

Fail 3 Jan 2009 22,632 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

VERY BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK - POSS FILTER?

Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,711 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 20,710 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 17,451 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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BU51 ACY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BU51 ACY, 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 BU51 ACY registered?

BU51 ACY is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BU51 ACY safe to buy?

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